The efficacy and function of Potiancai

Potiancai is a very good medicinal herb. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of Potiancai below.

[Other names] General, Wild Tobacco, Red Hemp Pineapple, Red Snow Willow, Mengzi Lettuce, Wild Lettuce

[Source] Lobelia seguinii Levl. et Vant., a plant of the genus Lobelia in the family Campanulaceae, is used as medicine with its root or whole herb . Collected in autumn, washed, sliced, sun-dried or used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, cold. Highly toxic.

【Functions and indications】 Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, detoxifying and insecticidal. Used for rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, sores and swelling.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 minutes.

【Note】 It is highly toxic, do not take internally.

【Remarks】 (1) Ingestion of Potiancai may cause poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning include dizziness, palpitations, vomiting, and low blood pressure. Rescue method: Drink strong tea; 1 liang each of licorice and saposhnikovia divaricata, decocted in water and taken.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

From the above explanation, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of Potiancai. If any discomfort occurs in the body, it can be treated with Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of treating diseases, so it can be eaten with confidence.