The efficacy and function of Trichosanthes oil

Trichosanthes oil is a common type of traditional Chinese medicine with many different functions. It can regulate some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

[Alias] Betel leaf oil (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] It is an aromatic oil obtained by distilling the leaves of the Piperaceae plant.

【Functions and indications】 "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "For the treatment of redness, swelling or pain in the hands and feet, rub with Trichosanthes leaf oil and wrap with cloth. Apply to the ears to treat earache. For knife wounds and stab wounds, apply cotton soaked in Trichosanthes oil to the wound. It can also treat back carbuncle and furuncle. Applying it will dissolve the initial stage and quickly ulcerate the pus if it has already formed. It can also be applied to waxberry sore and hemorrhoids."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

Although Trichosanthes oil has many magical effects, it cannot be consumed casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.