The efficacy and function of Sijiqing

Sijiqing is a very familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. It is the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of Sijiqing!

[Other names] Red holly, oil leaf tree, tree top

[Source] Ilex chinensis Sims, a plant of the genus Ilex in the Aquifoliaceae family, is used as medicine using its root bark, leaves and seeds . The root bark and leaves can be collected throughout the year; the seeds are collected in autumn and winter and dried separately.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding. Used for upper respiratory tract hepatitis, chronic tracheitis, pyelonephritis, bacterial dysentery; used externally to treat burns, lower limb ulcers, leprosy ulcers, traumatic bleeding, frostbite, mastitis, and chapped skin (mix ash with oil and apply externally).

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply it on the affected area or burn it into ashes and mix it with oil.

[Remarks] (1) It is used to treat colds and fever, lung heat cough, sore throat, dribbling and painful urination, dysentery and diarrhea. It can be used alone, decocted and taken orally; it can also be used together with dandelion, blackberry, duckweed, etc. For the treatment of initial stage of heat furuncle and carbuncle, you can use appropriate amount of fresh leaves, wash them, add a little salt, mash them together, and apply them to the affected area. For treating lower limb ulcers and burns, grind the dried leaves into fine powder and mix with sesame oil to apply to the affected area. For external treatment of wound bleeding, you can wash the fresh leaves, mash them and apply them on the wound; you can also grind the dry leaves into powder, sprinkle them on the wound and bandage it.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is a detailed introduction to Sijiqing. Since it is a Chinese medicinal material, we can eat it with confidence. Sijiqing has a very good effect on improving all aspects of the human body.