Crane herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for stopping bleeding and reducing swelling. It can be applied externally or taken internally and is widely used for bleeding symptoms throughout the body. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and functions of crane herb!
1. Bleeding Disorders
Crane herb has an astringent and constricting nature, making it effective in stopping bleeding. It can be used for various types of bleeding disorders throughout the body. Due to its mild nature, it can be used for both hot and cold bleeding conditions.
For bleeding caused by excessive heat in the blood, it can be combined with cooling blood-stopping herbs such as Rehmannia, Cypress Leaf, and Tree Peony Bark. For bleeding caused by deficiency and cold, it can be used with Qi-tonifying and blood-strengthening herbs such as Codonopsis Root, Prepared Rehmannia, Pao Jiang, and Mugwort Leaf.
2. Diarrhea and Dysentery
Crane herb has a constricting nature that can stop diarrhea and dysentery. Due to its mild nature and ability to tonify deficiency as well as stop bleeding, it is particularly suitable for treating bloody dysentery and chronic diarrhea. It can be used alone as a decoction or in combination with other herbs.
3. Malaria and Fever
Crane herb has the ability to detoxify and treat malaria and fever. It can be taken in powdered form, swallowed 2 hours before the onset of malaria, or prepared as a decoction for consumption.
4. Fatigue and Overexertion
Crane herb has the function of tonifying deficiency and strengthening the body. It can be used to treat fatigue and overexertion caused by excessive physical labor. Symptoms include exhaustion, pale complexion, and normal appetite. It is often cooked with jujube and consumed as a juice. If there is deficiency of both Qi and blood, accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision, it can be combined with Codonopsis Root, Prepared Rehmannia, and Longan Aril.
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