Baixianpi, also known as Bai Xian Pi, Bagu Niu, Shan Mudan, Yangxiancao, etc., is the root bark of the perennial herbaceous plant Baixian and Xialie Baixian in the Cruciferae family. It is mainly produced in Liaoning, Hebei, Sichuan, Jiangsu, and other areas. Baixianpi has a good effect of clearing heat and drying dampness, dispelling wind and detoxification. It is mainly used for diseases caused by wind-heat and dampness-toxin, such as wind rash, eczema, scabies, jaundice, damp-heat impediment, etc.
Relieving cough and resolving phlegm
Baixianpi is bitter and cold, and it enters the lung meridian, which can clear the heat evil in the lung and promote the clear and purifying energy, thus relieving cough. The general symptoms include coarse cough, thick and yellow phlegm, dry nose and throat, red and hot face and lips, restlessness, thirst, and constipation.
Clearing heat and drying dampness
Baixianpi is bitter and cold, and its bitterness can dry dampness, while its coldness can clear heat. Therefore, it can be used for various diseases caused by damp-heat.
Detoxifying and relieving pain
Baixianpi is bitter and cold, and it has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification. Moreover, the alkaloids such as yinyu alkaloid contained in Baixianpi have the functions of antipyretic, sedative, and analgesic.
Antibacterial and bacteriostatic
The alkaloids such as yinyu alkaloid, Baixian alkaloid, and huluba alkaloid contained in Baixianpi have inhibitory effects on various bacteria and fungi.
Stimulating the heart
The Baixian alkaloid contained in Baixianpi can increase the tension of the myocardium, and both the minute output and stroke volume are increased. Moreover, the sichuan pepper alkaloid contained in it has the effect of antiarrhythmia.
Stimulating uterine smooth muscle
The Baixian alkaloid contained in Baixianpi has a strong contractile effect on uterine smooth muscle. In addition, yinyu alkaloid can also enhance uterine contraction and stimulate the effect of adrenaline on the uterus.
Anti-cancer
Baixianpi can help fight against cancer. Cenpiketone, Baixian alkaloid, and a colorless and transparent liquid obtained from the volatile oil are the effective components for its in vitro anti-cancer activity. Its 45% concentration can kill ascites cancer, S180, and U14 cells.
Contraindications of Baixianpi
When using Baixianpi, you must pay attention to the following:
1. Pregnant women should not use it. Baixianpi has the effect of stimulating the uterus, which may cause the risk of miscarriage.
2. Those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should use Baixianpi with caution. Baixianpi is cold and enters the spleen meridian, which may aggravate the symptoms.
