The efficacy and function of Hemeng

Hemeng is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine with very wide effects. We can use Hemeng in many places. Hemeng also plays a very important role in the treatment and relief of many diseases. Now let us learn about Hemeng.

[Alias] Water antlers (Zhongzang Jing), Heming grass (Bencao Shiyi), water soap beans (Classification of Herbal Properties), wood beans, wood barnyard grass (Guangxi Chinese Veterinary Medicinal Plants), single tree root, wild soap beans, large night-blooming jasmine (Chinese Medicinal Plants), sickle tree seeds, comb tree (Jiangxi Folk Herbs), wild mimosa, centipede willow, wild locust tree, night-blooming jasmine (Hunan Pharmacopoeia), sickle grass, wild orchid (Jiangxi Herbs), wild duck tree grass, wild cold bean, wild bean pod (Shanghai Commonly Used Chinese Herbs), sea willow, Latian grass (Fujian Chinese Herbs).

[Source] The whole herb of the bean plant Gleditsia sinensis .

[Original form] Gleditsia sinensis (Illustrated Record of Plant Names and Realities)

【Habitat distribution】Grows in wet places or near water. Distributed throughout North China, Southeast China, and Southwest China.

[Chemical composition] The fruit contains alkaloids, saponins and tannins.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, mild, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, removes wind, promotes the flow of dampness, reduces swelling and detoxifies. Treat wind-heat cold, jaundice, dysentery, gastritis, abdominal distension, gonorrhea, carbuncle, dermatitis, and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 qian; or made into powder. For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat difficulty in urination: 2 to 5 qian of He Meng. Decoction. (Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Shanghai)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Chinese Medicinal Plants"

After learning so much about the various aspects of Chinese medicine, I believe that we can remain calm when facing the troubles of illness and treat the treatment of the disease correctly.