The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Arisaema

Arisaema is a relatively common Chinese herbal medicine. Arisaema is the tuber of the green plant Arisaema of the Araceae family. It is usually harvested in winter, the roots and epidermis are removed, and it is dried. The function of Arisaema is to dispel wind and stop convulsions, relieve cough, resolve phlegm and eliminate knots. Arisaema is also effective in treating stroke, phlegm congestion, and occipital neuralgia. The main taboos in taking Arisaema are that people with kidney yin deficiency, dry cough, extreme heat, and wind-induced deficiency of both qi and blood should not take it. Pregnant women should be cautious when taking Arisaema.

1. The effects and functions of Arisaema consanguineum and its taboos

1. Stroke, tetanus

These two symptoms can be treated with external application of Arisaema. Stroke can cause facial paralysis. In this case, grind the Arisaema into fine powder, then prepare the juice of ginger slices, mix and apply it on the ointment skin, distinguish the inclination of the left and right faces, if the left side is crooked, stick it on the right face, and vice versa. It can be peeled off after it is corrected.

2. Headache and arm pain

When these two symptoms occur, Arisaema can play a very good role. When a headache occurs, take peeled arisaema and fried fennel, grind them into powder, add a small amount of salt, mix with a little vinegar, and knead them into small pills. They don't need to be big, the size of sycamore seeds will be fine. Take 30-50 pills after a meal with ginger and sugar water.

3. Relieve cough, reduce phlegm and dispel wind

The ingredients of Arisaema are ginsenosides and mannitol, which have very good effects on relieving cough, reducing phlegm and dispelling wind. Boiling water and drinking it can also achieve a calming effect, so Arisaema also has an antispasmodic effect. The expectorant effect of Arisaema is quite prominent. Generally, a common complaint of stroke patients is cough with a lot of sputum and cough. This condition can be effectively alleviated by using Arisaema as a medicine. It is also effective for paralysis caused by stroke, and it is also often used for children's hot pumping.

2. Taboo

1. People with kidney yin deficiency, dry cough, extreme heat, and wind caused by deficiency of both qi and blood should not take Arisaema. Pregnant women should be cautious when taking Arisaema.

2. Arisaema, roasted ginger, and ginger slices.

3. Shu Lacquer was sent as an envoy. Arisaema is incompatible with wild grass.

4. Raw arisaema is very irritating to the mucous membrane. If swallowed accidentally, it can cause numbness in the corners of the mouth, burning sensation in the throat, erosion of the mucous membrane, edema, and even asphyxiation in severe cases. It can cause itching after touching the skin, and some can even hinder brain development.

5. Improper handling of raw arisaema may lead to poisoning. Symptoms include erosion of the oral mucosa, even necrosis and falling off, numbness and swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, poor movement, loss of taste buds, excessive drooling, hoarseness, slurred speech, fever, dizziness, panic, numbness of the limbs, and in severe cases, coma and convulsions; asphyxiation and respiratory arrest.