Crane Herb is a traditional Chinese medicine that is used to tonify deficiencies and stop bleeding. It is the whole herb of the Rosaceae plant called Polygonum aviculare. Crane Herb not only treats fatigue-induced weakness and strain, but also has detoxifying and insecticidal effects. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and functions of Crane Herb.
【Efficacy and Functions of Crane Herb】
1. Stopping diarrhea
Crane Herb can be used to stop diarrhea, especially for common dysentery or diarrhea. Due to its astringent nature, it can effectively stop diarrhea, particularly for diarrhea caused by deficiency.
2. Detoxification
Additionally, Crane Herb has detoxifying properties. Although it also has astringent properties, it is not very strong. Therefore, there is no strict differentiation between deficiency and excess when using Crane Herb for dysentery or diarrhea. It can be flexibly combined with other herbs.
3. Tonifying deficiencies
Crane Herb can be used to tonify deficiencies, which is one of its unique functions. Its most commonly used function in traditional Chinese medicine is to stop bleeding by astringing.
4. Insecticidal effects
Crane Herb also has insecticidal effects, especially against vaginal trichomoniasis. This is beneficial for female friends who need treatment for trichomonal vaginitis.
【Methods of Consumption for Crane Herb】
1. Soaking in water
Crane Herb can effectively stop bleeding due to its pharmacological properties. When consumed by soaking in water, it can enhance the blood clotting process and constrict blood vessels, resulting in better hemostasis.
2. Direct application
Crushing Crane Herb into powder and directly applying it to the affected area can also stop bleeding. It can also be made into a powder for external application, but the amount used should be appropriate.
3. Crane Herb and honey porridge
Take 500g of Crane Herb and 250g of coix seed. Wash the Crane Herb thoroughly and put it in a pot. Add 5000ml of water and boil it. Then, simmer for half an hour on low heat. Filter out the residue and collect about 3000ml of the filtrate.
Cook the filtrate with coix seed to make a thin porridge or paste. Add an appropriate amount of honey when eating. Take 1 small bowl (about 200ml) on an empty stomach in the morning and evening. It can also be used as a snack when hungry, taking another small bowl. Store the remaining porridge in the refrigerator and reheat before consuming.
【Pharmacological Effects of Crane Herb】
1. Hemostatic effects
Studies have shown that Crane Herb contains a compound called avicularin, which has excellent hemostatic effects. It has been used as a hemostatic agent in clinical practice for decades.
2. Insecticidal effects
The insecticidal effects of Crane Herb are mainly attributed to the presence of avicularin. Research has shown that it has definite insecticidal effects on pork tapeworm cysticerci, larvae, Taenia saginata, and short-spined tapeworms.
3. Anticancer effects
Pharmaceutical research has shown that Crane Herb has anticancer effects. It also has the unique characteristic of killing cancer cells without harming normal cells, and even promotes the growth of normal cells.
4. Antibacterial effects
Research has shown that Crane Herb has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, making it useful in the treatment of bacterial diseases such as dysentery.
