Chuanxincao is an annual herbaceous plant, distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, and other places. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and pain, and promoting qi circulation and blood circulation. Let's learn about Chuanxincao together!
[What is Chuanxincao?]
Chuanxincao, also known as Chuanqiancao, Chuancuo, and Dingxin Feng, is distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, and other places. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the Gentianaceae family.
It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and pain, and promoting qi circulation and blood circulation. It can be used to treat symptoms such as lung heat cough, stomach pain, jaundice hepatitis, and snake bites.
The corolla is white or pale yellow-white, bell-shaped, 6-8 mm long, with neat lobes, rectangular round spatulate, 2-2.5 mm long, bluntly rounded at the apex;
The ovary is single-celled, stalkless, rectangular-round, 3.5-4 mm long, the style is thread-like, 2-2.5 mm long, and the stigma is small and head-like.
The capsule is concealed inside, stalkless, wide rectangular-round, 4-5 mm long; the seeds are numerous, flat, yellow-brown, nearly round, with a diameter of 0.4-0.5 mm. The flowering and fruiting period is in August.
[Pharmacological Effects of Chuanxincao]
1. Cholinergic-like effect: A crystalline component found in Chuanxincao, a plant of the same genus as Indian Chuanxincao, has a cholinergic-like effect.
2. Hypotensive effect: Chuanxincao can lower blood pressure in anesthetized dogs.
3. Cardiac inhibitory effect: Chuanxincao has an inhibitory effect on isolated rabbit hearts and frog hearts.
4. Effects on smooth muscles: Chuanxincao can excite the smooth muscles of the small intestine, uterus, and bronchi and enhance acetylcholine-induced contraction of the frog's abdominal muscles.
5. Sedative effect: Chuanxincao has certain central sedative effects.
[Side Effects of Chuanxincao]
The toxicity of Chuanxincao is relatively small. Large doses of Chuanxincao and its various preparations can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and loss of appetite.
Some people may experience allergic reactions due to their specific constitution. Poisoning from Chuanxincao mainly manifests as muscarinic-like effects, which stimulate the parasympathetic receptors and cause slow heart rate, ultimately leading to cardiac paralysis and paralysis.
In addition, it has a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa, and the toxic side effects mainly manifest in symptoms such as skin, mucous membranes, digestive system, respiratory system, and circulatory system.
Allergic reactions may include generalized skin redness, itching, urticaria, and wheezing. In case of oral poisoning, induce vomiting first. If the condition is severe, seek medical attention immediately.
