The efficacy and function of cotton

Cotton has the effects of clearing dampness and heat, detoxifying and killing insects, regulating qi and dispersing blood stasis. It can also be used to stop bleeding, such as treating vomiting blood, bleeding or uterine bleeding.

Cotton is widely used and is a common plant in my country. Cotton has many uses. After special processing, it can be used to make many daily necessities. For example, the quilts on the bed are made of cotton, and the clothes we wear are also made of cotton. Clothes and quilts made of cotton are more comfortable and warm, will not irritate the skin, and have good sweat absorption and breathability. Especially for infants and young children, their skin is more sensitive. Choosing pure cotton clothes will not irritate the skin. If you wear clothes containing cellulose, it may cause skin allergies.

Cotton tastes bitter and belongs to the lung, liver, and gallbladder meridians. It contains a lot of cellulose, wax, and fat, and has certain medicinal properties. Burning cotton and grinding it into powder can then be taken orally to clear away heat and detoxify. Using an appropriate amount of the burnt powder and applying it to wounds can stop bleeding.

Cotton seeds also have the effect of nourishing yin and kidney and strengthening the body. They can be used to treat night sweats caused by kidney yang deficiency or kidney yin deficiency, can also be used for lack of milk in lactating women, can also treat abdominal pain in women during menstruation, and can also treat bloating, stomach pain and gastritis caused by stomach cold.