Wu Gong's efficacy and effects

Centipede is not a likable animal, because for ordinary people, centipede can neither be played with nor cooked. On the contrary, it is very lethal to us. If you are accidentally bitten by a centipede, you need to go to the hospital to get a tetanus shot to relieve the pain. But for traditional Chinese medicine, centipede is a rare medicinal ingredient. What magical effects and functions does Wu Gong have?

The effects and functions of centipedes

Treat trauma

Using centipedes to soak in wine can treat bruises and is very effective for treating unbroken blood stasis, swelling and pain caused by bruises. You can use centipede to rub it, which can reduce swelling and relieve pain faster, and it also has a good effect on carbuncle.

Antibacterial effect

The aqueous extract of this product has varying degrees of inhibitory effect on a variety of skin fungi. In vitro test tube methods showed that the water extract, ethanol and ether extracts of this product did not show direct inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Sarcina, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans.

Anti-tumor effect

Centipede extract has a certain effect on animal transplanted tumors.

How to use centipede

After catching the centipede, insert a thin pointed wooden stick into its head and tail. Then dry it in the sun or bake it for later use. It can also be ground into powder for use.

Promotes blood circulation

Centipede tastes spicy, has a mild medicinal property, is toxic, and mainly enters the liver meridian. Centipede has a detoxifying effect and also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and activating collaterals. The commonly used dosage of centipede is 1~3g. Usually, an iron plate is placed on the stove, the centipedes are placed on it, roasted, ground into powder and swallowed with water, about 0.6 to 1g each time.

Treatment of sores and poisoning

Centipede can be used to treat long-term ulceration after tuberculosis infection of lymph nodes. It is often used together with realgar. It can also treat poisoning of sores that do not heal for a long time. Centipede can be taken orally alone, or it can be used in combination with heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs. For external use, it can be made into a plaster and applied to the sore wound.

When treating poisoning caused by sores, it can be used together with scorpions, borneol, pangolin, musk, yellow lobelia, cicada shells, and gallnut. It has the effect of removing dead tissue and promoting tissue regeneration, and promoting the healing of sores. In addition, centipedes can also be used to treat snake bites. It can be taken orally or applied externally. This is based on the principle of using poison to fight poison.

Side Effects of Centipede

Centipedes contain toxic components similar to bee venom, which can cause hemolysis and allergic reactions. Large doses can paralyze the myocardium and suppress the respiratory center. Those with hemolytic reactions may have soy sauce-colored urine and symptoms of hemolytic anemia. Allergic reactions may cause systemic allergic rash, itching, and even anaphylactic shock.

Clinically, overdose usually causes poisoning reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, unconsciousness, slow heartbeat, difficulty breathing, decreased body temperature, and decreased blood pressure.