The efficacy and function of Dipixiao

We can often see the figure of ground mulberry in daily life, so how should we eat ground mulberry? What good effects does it have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Alias] Ground glue, knife wound medicine, maggot medicine (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Acanthus occidentalis, a plant of the Acanthaceae family . Collected in summer and autumn, chopped and dried.

[Original form] Quercus philadelphica, also known as: Rock Clematis, Aloe vera.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in bushes or grasslands on hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

[Nature and flavor] "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "sweet, mild, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Treat pneumonia, tonsillitis, mumps, scrofula, abscesses, fractures, and traumatic infections.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 4 qian. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle or decoct in water and wash.

[Clinical application] Treatment of acute tonsillitis: Take 3 qian of Dipixiao and decoct it twice a day. 20 cases were observed, and the fever subsided in an average of 19 hours after medication. The redness and swelling of the tonsils generally disappeared within 3 to 4 days, and clinical cure was achieved within 4 to 5 days.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines"

Based on the above description of Dipixiao, it can be seen that Dipixiao has many benefits for the human body, and there are many methods and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Dipixiao can be used to treat corresponding diseases.