Five-spice herb is a common herb in rural areas, mainly distributed in the southern region of China. It has a wide range of medicinal properties and can be used to treat symptoms such as colds and heatstroke. Now let's learn about the usage of five-spice herb!
【Usage of Five-spice Herb】
Five-spice herb can not only be used as a seasoning, but also as a medicinal herb. It is mainly used for colds, heatstroke, stomach pain, sore throat, centipede bites, etc. It can be taken orally or applied externally.
Every July is the season for harvesting five-spice herb. After harvesting, it can be used fresh or dried for later use when needed.
Although five-spice herb is good, it should not be consumed frequently because it contains a toxic substance that can be harmful if consumed in large quantities.
【Medicinal Applications】
Treatment for peptic ulcers: Three qian of five-spice herb, three qian of red sandalwood, one or two liang of dandelion, and two qian of Xu Changqing. Decoction and take orally.
Treatment for tonsillitis: One liang and five qian of five-spice herb, with an appropriate amount of honey. Decoction and take orally.
Treatment for boils: Three qian of five-spice herb, three qian of wild chrysanthemum, one or two liang of purple dianthus, and one or two liang of dandelion. Decoction and take orally.
Treatment for centipede bites: Apply the juice of five-spice herb externally. (Selected from "Commonly Used Folk Herbs in Zhejiang Province")
【Pharmacological Effects】
1. Antibacterial effect: Five-spice herb decoction has antibacterial effects.
2. Immunomodulatory effect: Five-spice herb can promote lymphocyte transformation in healthy individuals and patients with acute nephritis, and has immunomodulatory effects.
3. Toxicity: The toxicity of five-spice herb is related to the presence of sidebark ketone.
