Crane herb has a bitter and astringent taste and is classified as having a neutral nature. It belongs to the lung, liver, and spleen meridians and has the effects of astringing and stopping bleeding, as well as relieving stagnation and stopping diarrhea. Today, let's take a look at the medicinal uses and contraindications of crane herb!
Effects of Crane Herb
Crane herb contains crane herb extract, tannins, and a small amount of vitamin K, which have excellent hemostatic properties.
"Modern Practical Chinese Medicine" classifies crane herb as a potent astringent and hemostatic agent used for pulmonary hemorrhage, intestinal bleeding, gastric ulcer bleeding, uterine bleeding, dental bleeding, hemorrhoids, etc.
Treating Fatigue and Overexertion with Crane Herb
Crane herb is also known as "fatigue-relieving herb". Originally, "fatigue" refers to mental fatigue, limb weakness, exhaustion after heavy physical labor, etc.
Crane herb can strengthen the body, tonify deficiencies, and has a good therapeutic effect on fatigue and overexertion, pale complexion, spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency, palpitations, etc., hence the name "fatigue-relieving herb".
In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions of China, crane herb is often cooked with red dates by the locals to supplement qi and blood and treat fatigue and overexertion.
Contraindications of Crane Herb
Crane herb should not be used by those who have just started experiencing external pathogenic factors, diarrhea, or fever.
Side Effects of Crane Herb
Some individuals may experience gastrointestinal reactions, optic neuritis, and allergic shock symptoms after taking crane herb. Prompt rescue and treatment are necessary.
