The efficacy and function of Xiaoguichai

Xiaoguichai is a very common type of traditional Chinese medicine and is also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here I will tell you in detail about the effects of some traditional Chinese medicine Xiaoguichai.

[Alias] Deer antler grass, mountain coptis, wild coptis, fearless grass, little devil's fork, ghost needle grass, ghost needle, thorn grass, fine-leaved ghost needle grass, fine-leaved thorn grass, small thorn fork. Pot fork grass, a pack of needles

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Bidens pilosa L., a plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Bidens pilosa is an annual herb, 20-90cm tall. The lower part of the stem is cylindrical and striated, while the upper and middle parts are often obtuse and square, glabrous or sparsely pubescent. Leaves opposite; petiole 2-3cm long, slightly convex or flat on the back, grooved on the ventral side, with sparse soft hairs inside and on the margin; leaf blade 6-10cm long, pinnate-divided two to three times, the first division reaching deep into the midrib, the lobes pinnate-divided again, the lobes with 1-2 coarse teeth or a third pinnate-divided, the last lobe linear or linear-lanceolate, with a sharp tip and the margins curled upward, covered with short soft hairs on the upper side, glabrous on the lower side or covered with sparse soft hairs along the veins, upper leaves alternate, pinnate-divided twice or once. The capitula is solitary with long stalks; the involucre is tubular, pubescent at the base, with 4-5 outer bracts, linear-lanceolate, sparsely pubescent at the margins, and usually only 1 inner bract, which is suspensory; the margins of the suspensory are transparent; there are no ligulate flowers; the disc flowers are bisexual, with 6-12 flowers, the corolla is tubular, and the crown mast is 4-toothed. Achenes are linear, slightly 4-sided, 13-16cm long, gradually narrow at both ends, with small bristles, and two thorns at the top with barbed hairs.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in roadside wastelands, under forests and beside ditches.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The total length is 30-50cm, the lower part of the stem is cylindrical with vertical stripes, the upper and middle parts are often blunt square; the surface is dark brown. Simple leaves are opposite, and the whole leaves are pinnate-divided two to three times when flattened. The leaflets are linear-lanceolate, the leaf margin is entire and slightly curled upward, covered with short soft hairs on the upper side, glabrous below or sparsely pubescent along the midrib; the upper leaves are alternate and pinnate-divided two to one times. The inflorescence is solitary at the end of the stem or branch, and the flowers are yellow-brown. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

[Chemical composition] The above-ground part contains: 6-hydroxy-coumarin, 7-hydroxy-6-methoxy-coumarin, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, nariratin, rutin, 5,7 2′,5′-tetrahydroxyflavone, jujube sterol-3β-O-[β-D-pyranosyl-1(1→3)-α-L-deoxytalosyl(1→2)-α-1-L-arabinosyl]

[Pharmacological action] Effect on digestive system: Subcutaneous injection of 40g/kg of Impatiens pyloric ligation injection has a significant inhibitory effect on pyloric ligation ulcers in rats and guinea pigs. Subcutaneous injection of 45g/kg can also significantly reduce the area of ​​stress gastric ulcers in mice. Impatiens 46g/kg can also significantly inhibit the occurrence of reserpine-induced ulcers in mice. Subcutaneous injection of 40g/kg and 20g/kg of Psoralea corylifolia significantly reduced the amount of gastric juice secretion and the acidity of gastric juice in rats. Impetigo has no effect on the contraction of isolated guinea pig gastric muscle strips; however, intravenous injection of 40g/kg completely inhibits the movement of the chicken stomach in vivo within 5-15 minutes after administration, and does not recover until 2 hours later. Intraperitoneal injection of 45g/kg of Psoralea corylifolia significantly inhibited the advancement of charcoal powder in the intestines of mice.

[Toxicity] The median lethal dose of intraperitoneal injection of Xiaoguichai injection in mice is 173g/kg, and the confidence limit is 170.2-175.8g/kg. No hemolytic effect in vitro. There is no irritation to the rabbit cornea. In the rabbit quadriceps stimulation experiment, local tissues showed congestion.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly sweet; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; promotes diuresis; promotes blood circulation; detoxifies. It is mainly used for colds and fevers; sore throats; enteritis and diarrhea; painful urination; rheumatic pain; bruises and swellings; carbuncles, boils, and venomous snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 10-30g, double the amount for fresh product. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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