What are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine duckweed?

Traditional Chinese medicine has begun to develop since ancient times. Today, it has obviously developed to a new level. It not only has powerful Chinese herbal medicines that are very effective in treating diseases, but also some Chinese physical therapies for patients to choose from. It can be said that it covers all aspects. Even diseases that cannot be cured by Western medicine can produce amazing therapeutic effects after treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. So, what are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine duckweed?

Physiological characteristics

Spirogyra, floating plant. The thallus is symmetrical, green on the surface, light yellow or green-white or often purple on the back, nearly round, obovate or obovate-elliptical, entire, 1.5-5 mm long, 2-3 mm wide, slightly convex on the upper side or raised along the midline, with one hanging filamentous root on the back, the root is white, 3-4 cm long, the root crown is obtuse, and the root sheath is wingless. It likes warm climate and humid environment and avoids severe cold. It is advisable to cultivate it first in paddy fields, ponds and lakes.

Origin

Distributed all over the country.

Medicinal Part

The dried whole herb of Spirulina, a plant of the Lemna family.

Preparation method

Sift out the ash, wash and dry.

Flavor

It tastes spicy and is cold in nature.

Meridians

It enters the lung meridian.

effect

Dispel wind-heat, clear rashes and promote diuresis.

Indications

Used for measles that do not break out, pruritus caused by urticaria, edema and oliguria.

Dosage

3～9g. Apply appropriate amount externally and soak in the decoction.

Related Discussions

1. Ben Jing Feng Yuan: "Duckweed is better than ephedra in inducing sweating, and quicker than tongcao in inducing water. For patients with severe diseases and leprosy, a thick decoction and bathing for half a day are effective. It is light in nature, enters the lung meridian and reaches the skin, so it can promote evil sweat."

2. "Tang Materia Medica": "It is used to treat fire sores."

3. Compendium of Materia Medica: "It is used to treat rheumatism, paralysis, beriberi, injuries from blows, conjunctivitis, oral ulcers, hematemesis, epistaxis, paralysis, and erysipelas."