The efficacy and function of not leaving the forest

Buchulin is a Chinese medicinal herb, also known as 'dwarf tea', which is generally grown in Hunan Province. Buchulin has obvious effects in treating cough and lung diseases. It is mild and cool in nature, and patients with cough and phlegm can generally get relief quickly by taking it. In addition, Buchulin also has the function of cooling blood and stopping bleeding. This article gives a detailed introduction to the main effects and functions, usage and dosage, as well as contraindications of Chu Lin. Let’s take a look.

1. Main functions and effects

1. Relieve cough and reduce phlegm

When external evil invades the lungs, phlegm and heat accumulate in the lungs, lung qi is blocked and cannot be released, the order of clearing and purging is disordered, the airway is unfavorable, and lung qi goes up against the flow, causing phlegm-heat cough. Symptoms include fever, cough, sputum, yellow and sticky sputum, or even blood in the sputum, chest tightness, dry mouth, bitter taste in the mouth, sore throat, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and slippery and rapid pulse. This product is mild and slightly cool in nature, bitter and dry, and has the function of clearing away heat and phlegm, clearing the lungs and relieving cough. It is quite suitable for phlegm-heat cough syndrome.

2. Cooling blood and stopping bleeding

This product is mild and slightly cool in nature. It enters the blood and functions to cool blood, clear heat, promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. It is often used to treat hemoptysis and vomiting blood.

3. Dispel wind and relieve numbness

People with Yin deficiency accumulate heat in their bodies, and rheumatic heat evil takes advantage of the opportunity to invade the human body, causing poor circulation of Qi and blood, and blockage of meridians, leading to heat arthralgia. Symptoms include pain in the limb joints, redness and burning sensation in the painful areas, and severe swelling and pain. The tendons and veins are tight and cannot be touched by hands. The symptoms are mild during the day and severe at night. There is also fever, thirst, irritability, preference for cold and aversion to heat. The tongue is red, the tongue coating is yellow and dry, and the pulse is slippery and rapid. This product can regulate blood circulation, dredge menstruation, dispel wind and dampness, clear away heat, and treat arthralgia caused by heat.

4. Detoxification and swelling reduction: This product is bitter and cold, cool in nature, and has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxification, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling. It is suitable for treating swelling, toxins, and dysentery.

5. Diuretic and dampness-eliminating: This product has the function of diuretic and dampness-eliminating. It is suitable for treating jaundice and stranguria.

6. Identification and application: Aster and Ardisia japonica both have the function of relieving cough and reducing phlegm, but Aster is warm in nature while Ardisia japonica is neutral in nature. Therefore, in clinical practice, Aster is mostly used to treat wind-cold cough, while Ardisia japonica can be used to treat wind-cold cough or wind-heat cough.

2. Usage and Dosage

For internal use: decoction, 9-12 grams, large dose 30-60 grams; or mash into juice. For external use: mash and apply. We can choose different prescriptions for different symptoms. For example, for tuberculosis, you can take three to four grams of the medicine three to four times a day. Its effect is remarkable. It can also be combined with other medicinal materials to form the corresponding pharmacy for better results.

3. Avoid using the same combination of drugs

[Harmony and taboos] People with weak spleen and stomach should use with caution.