The efficacy and function of Cang Erzi

Xanthium sibiricum, also known as Xanthium sibiricum, is a small seed covered with small thorns. These thorns can easily stick to people or various small animals. There are many Xanthium sibiricums in the countryside, and they can survive in corners or on roadsides. By sticking to humans, Xanthium sibiricum can spread and survive. In our opinion, Xanthium sibiricum does not have much effect, but in fact it is a traditional Chinese medicine. So what are its effects and functions?

Xanthium sibiricum, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. Alias: Horse head, Xanthium sibiricum, old Xanthium sibiricum, Taoist head, prickly naked, Canglangzi, Mian Canglangzi, Qiangzi naked, Qingjizi, Qiangzi, Chitoupo, Hu Cangzi, wild eggplant, pig ear, vegetable ear, Cangcangzi, also known as magnetic head mang (chitou mang) in Cantonese.

The efficacy of Xanthium

Dispel wind and cold, clear the nasal passages, eliminate rheumatism and relieve pain.

Indications:

It is used for colds, sinusitis, rheumatic pain, urticaria and itching.

Related compatibility:

For patients with nasal sinusitis and external wind-cold: use it with drugs that dispel wind-cold and open the nasal passages, such as magnolia, angelica dahurica, etc., such as Xanthium sibiricum powder. (Ji Sheng Fang)

Usage and Dosage:

Decoction, 3-9g. Or it can be made into pills or powders.

Taboo

It is not suitable for people with blood deficiency and headache. Overdose may cause poisoning.

Preparation method:

① Xanthium sibiricum: Take the original medicinal material and remove impurities. Crush when using.

② Stir-fry Xanthium sibiricum: Take Xanthium sibiricum, place it in a preheated frying container, heat it over medium heat, and fry until the surface is dark yellow and the thorns are burnt, and the inside is light yellow. Take it out, let it cool, grind to remove the thorns, and sieve it. Crush when using.

Physiological characteristics:

Xanthium sibiricum is an annual herb. Its fruit is spindle-shaped or oval, 1 to 37.5px long and 0.4 to 17.5px in diameter. The surface is yellow-brown or yellow-green, with hooked thorns all over the body, two thicker thorns on the top, separated or connected, and a fruit stalk mark at the base. It is hard and tough, with a longitudinal septum in the center of the cross section, and two chambers, each containing one achene. The achene is slightly fusiform, with one side relatively flat and a protruding stylopodium at the top. The pericarp is thin, gray-black, and has longitudinal stripes. It often grows in plains, hills, low mountains, wilderness roadsides and field edges.

Xanthium sibiricum is an annual herb. Its fruit is spindle-shaped or oval, 1 to 37.5px long and 0.4 to 17.5px in diameter. The surface is yellow-brown or yellow-green, with hooked thorns all over the body, two thicker thorns on the top, separated or connected, and a fruit stalk mark at the base. It is hard and tough, with a longitudinal septum in the center of the cross section, and two chambers, each containing one achene. The achene is slightly fusiform, with one side relatively flat and a protruding stylopodium at the top. The pericarp is thin, gray-black, and has longitudinal stripes.