The efficacy and function of silk cotton

There are many types of common Chinese medicinal materials in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as silk floss. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and function of silk floss are?

[Other names] Cotton (Compendium of Materia Medica), Silkworm cotton (Medical Collection).

[Source] It is a product made from the leftovers of silkworm cocoons that have been refined and loosened.

[Functions and indications] Treat vomiting blood, epistaxis, bloody stool, metrorrhagia, hemorrhoids, bleeding from trauma, ear infection, and frostbite.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: burn the substance and make into powder, 0.5 to 1 qian. For external use: burn the medicine and grind it into powder for sprinkling or application.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat vomiting blood and epistaxis: burn good cotton into ashes and make a paste. Add sake and drink. (Puji Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The medicinal value of silk cotton introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with Chinese medicinal materials such as silk cotton. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.