Unlocking the Medicinal Potential of Chuanpochi: Benefits of Soaking in Alcohol

Chuanpochi is a plant with strong vitality. It has many medicinal values and is often used to dispel wind, eliminate dampness, and promote blood circulation. It is especially valuable when soaked in alcohol.

【Benefits of Soaking Chuanpochi in Alcohol】

1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness

Chuanpochi itself is a Chinese medicinal herb that can dispel wind, eliminate dampness, and promote blood circulation. Soaking it in high-proof liquor enhances its effectiveness. It can be used to relieve rheumatic pain, joint swelling, and numbness. The alcohol soaked with Chuanpochi can also be applied and massaged on the affected area, significantly reducing pain and swelling.

2. Promotes blood circulation and disperses stasis

Drinking alcohol soaked with Chuanpochi can promote blood circulation and accelerate the circulation of blood in the body. It has a significant relieving effect on menstrual disorders caused by blood stasis in women. Applying the alcohol soaked with Chuanpochi externally can also treat bruises and swelling. When needed, the alcohol can be applied to the injured area and massaged in the direction of the meridian, helping to dissipate blood stasis and alleviate swelling and pain.

【Common Uses of Chuanpochi】

1. Internal use

Chuanpochi is mainly used internally in traditional Chinese medicine. When treating pulmonary tuberculosis or rheumatic pain, it can be decocted with other Chinese medicinal herbs such as Tiebaojin and licorice, and taken orally. The remaining herbal residue from the decoction can be directly applied to the painful area, providing faster relief.

2. External use

After being used as a medicinal herb, Chuanpochi can be used externally as well. It is commonly used to treat injuries caused by falls or impacts. It can be crushed into a paste and mixed with an appropriate amount of rice wine to make a medicinal ointment, which can be directly applied to the injured area. It can also be used to make medicinal alcohol, which can be applied and massaged on the affected area. This helps to alleviate bruising, swelling, and pain.

【Medicinal Values of Chuanpochi】

1. Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis

Chuanpochi can be directly used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, a severe respiratory disease. It needs to be decocted with Tiebaojin, licorice, and other Chinese medicinal herbs, and taken orally.

2. Treatment of excessive menstrual flow

Chuanpochi is commonly used to treat excessive menstrual flow in women. To treat this condition, Chuanpochi, Herba Cistanches, and elm root are prepared together with water, and the decoction is sweetened with brown sugar before consumption.

3. Treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis

Chuanpochi also has the function of clearing the liver and promoting bile secretion. It contains various anti-inflammatory components and has excellent therapeutic effects on acute and chronic hepatitis in humans.