The medicinal herb Di Ding Cao, also known as Ground Ivy, is distributed in Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and other areas. The whole herb is used for its properties of clearing heat and toxins, and treating wind-heat colds. Let's take a closer look at its specific applications, contraindications, and its appearance in pictures!
Di Ding Cao
Applications of Di Ding Cao
1. Treatment of boils and abscesses
Ground Ivy with purple flowers can be crushed and taken orally. (From "Qian Jin Fang")
2. Treatment of carbuncles, furuncles, and other unidentified swellings
Ground Ivy with purple flowers is harvested during the Dog Days of Summer, mixed with white flour, soaked in vinegar overnight, and applied as a plaster. (From "Sun Tianren's Effective Prescriptions")
3. Treatment of all kinds of malignant sores
The root of Ground Ivy with purple flowers is dried in the sun, placed in a jar, and smoked. The resulting yellow liquid can be applied to the sore until it is completely healed. (From "Wei Sheng Yi Jian Fang")
4. Treatment of breast abscess and all kinds of poisons
Eight taels of Dandelion (also known as Yellow Ground Ivy) and eight taels of Ground Ivy with purple flowers. Wash them with flowing water, boil them to extract the juice, remove the residue, and turn it into a plaster. (From "Hui Zhi Tang's Experience Prescription: Di Ding Gao")
5. Treatment of all kinds of suppurative infections and lymphadenitis
㈠ Five qian each of Ground Ivy with purple flowers, Dandelion, and Half Lotus. Decoct and consume orally. Apply the dregs externally.
㈡ Two taels each of fresh Ground Ivy with purple flowers and fresh Wild Chrysanthemums. Crush them together, divide into two doses, and consume orally. Apply the dregs externally.
㈢ Equal amounts of fresh Ground Ivy with purple flowers and fresh Hibiscus. Add a little salt, crush them together, and apply to the affected area. At the same time, take two to three taels of Ground Ivy with purple flowers, decoct and consume orally. (From "Su Yi's Handbook of Chinese Medicinal Herbs")
6. Treatment of hemorrhage caused by heated intestines
Eight qian to one or two taels (dried, five to eight qian) of fresh Ground Ivy with purple flowers. Boil with water to make half a bowl of liquid, take it before meals, and consume twice a day. (From "Fujian Folk Medicinal Herbs")
Contraindications of Di Ding Cao
People with weak and cold constitutions should avoid consumption.
Pictures of Di Ding Cao
Pictures of Di Ding Cao
