Luoshiteng, also known as Shiling, Mingshi, Xuanshi, Yunzhu, Yundan, Hongdui Ye Shen, and Baihua Teng, is distributed in Henan, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and other areas. It has a slightly cold nature and a bitter taste, and can be used as medicine. So what are the effects and functions of Luoshiteng?
Antibacterial Effect
The decoction of Luoshiteng has excellent inhibitory effects on various bacteria, especially Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus. Scientific and targeted use of Luoshiteng can have a good antibacterial effect.
Effects on Blood Vessels and Central Nervous System
Arctiin can stimulate the central nervous system in cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals, increase respiration rate, and cause respiratory failure in large doses. It has a weak effect on the heart, can cause vasodilation, lower blood pressure, and cause redness of the skin and diarrhea in mice. In addition, it has an inhibitory effect on the intestines and uterus of rabbits. Methanol extract injected into the abdominal cavity of rats at a dose of 250mg/kg showed more than 60% inhibition rate on foot swelling; subcutaneous injection of 100mg/kg into mice showed more than 30% inhibition rate on acetic acid writhing response.
Treatment of Rheumatic Pain
Luoshiteng has the function of dispelling wind and invigorating the channels, and its cold nature can clear heat. It is more suitable for those with rheumatic pain with a tendency towards heat. It can be soaked in alcohol alone or used in combination with papaya, Sea Holly Vine, Sangjisheng, and Semen Coicis.
Treatment of Sores and Swelling Pain
Luoshiteng has a cold nature, so it can effectively reduce inflammation and clear heat and cool the blood. It is particularly suitable for patients with sores and swelling pain. In addition to using Luoshiteng directly, it can also be used in combination with Frankincense, Licorice, Zaojiao Ci, and Guawei to enhance its efficacy.
Cooling Blood and Reducing Swelling
The decoction of Luoshiteng has an antibacterial effect, especially on Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella. This proves that the scientific use of this traditional Chinese medicine can have a good effect on cooling blood and reducing swelling.
Cardiotonic Effect
Luoshiteng contains trace amounts of cardiotonic glycosides, which can promote blood circulation and have a good cardiotonic effect. In addition, it also has a certain function of dispelling wind and invigorating the channels.
Nutritional Value of Luoshiteng
Luoshiteng contains arctiin, deoxyarctiin, arctigenin, lignan glycosides from Cephalotaxus harringtonia, and rubberinol. Its leaves contain alkaloids and flavonoids.
1. Methanol extract of Luoshiteng has an inhibitory effect on edema and writhing reaction in animals.
2. The flavonoid glycosides have a significant inhibitory effect on xanthine oxidase, which can prevent and treat gout.
3. The decoction has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella dysenteriae, and Salmonella.
4. Arctigenin glycoside can cause vasodilation, lower blood pressure, and have an inhibitory effect on the intestines and uterus.
Contradictions of Luoshiteng
1. Luoshiteng has a bitter taste and cold nature, and can cool blood and reduce swelling. Therefore, it is not suitable for those with yang deficiency and cold aversion, and those with loose stools should not take it.
2. Pregnant women should use it with caution to avoid fetal developmental abnormalities.
3. Infants and young children should use it with caution to avoid abnormal development.
Usage and Dosage of Luoshiteng
1. Treatment of muscle and bone pain: Take one to two taels of Luoshiteng, soak it in alcohol and take it orally. It can be used to treat muscle and bone pain. This prescription is from "Hunan Materia Medica".
2. Treatment of arthritis: Take one to two taels of Luoshiteng, one to two taels of Wujiagenpi, and five qian of Niuxi root, decoct in water, and take with white wine. It can be used to treat osteoarthritis.
3. Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis: Take one tael of Luoshiteng, one tael of Dizhen, and four taels of pig lungs. Stew together and eat the soup to nourish the lungs. Take one dose daily. This has a certain effect on the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
4. Treatment of hemoptysis: Take one tael of Luoshiteng leaves, five qian of Xuejiancao, and five qian of Wujui. Decoct in water and take orally. This prescription has a certain effect on the treatment of hemoptysis. From "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine".
5. Treatment of throat numbness and wheezing: Take two taels of Luoshicao, cut it, add one and a half liters of water, boil it until a large bowl remains, remove the residue, and consume it slowly. This prescription has a certain effect on the treatment of throat numbness, wheezing, and breathlessness.
