The efficacy and function of traditional Chinese medicine Tianlong

I believe everyone must have seen centipedes in life. Centipedes are also called Tianlong. They are also one of the five poisons, but they are very effective in treating diseases. Many people think of centipedes because they have many legs. Although centipedes have many legs, they do not cause much harm to the human body. So what are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Tianlong?

Tianlong is another name for Gecko Panlong Shen Centipede Xiaoqingtengxiang, so the effects and functions of Tianlong are the same as those of Gecko Panlong Shen Centipede Xiaoqingtengxiang.

1. Antispasmodic effect

Taking 1g of Zhijingsan (whole scorpion and centipede) every day for 1.3.9 days can antagonize the convulsions in mice caused by half the convulsive dose of cardiazodine and nicotine. At the same dose, the convulsion potency of centipede against the above three drugs is higher than that of the whole scorpion, but it is ineffective against convulsions induced by cocaine hydrochloride.

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2. Antifungal effect

Centipede water extract (1:4) has different degrees of inhibitory effect on skin fungi such as Trichophyton violaceum, Trichophyton thunbergii, Microsporum audouinense, Epidermophyton inguinale, Epidermophyton rubrum, and Blastomyces compactus in vitro.

3. Anti-tumor effect

The centipede leech injection has an inhibitory effect on tumor cells and can cause spermatogonia in mice to necrotize and disappear. The inhibition rate of centipede leeches on mouse liver cancer tumors is 26%, which is a slight effect. It has an enhancing effect on the function of reticuloendothelial cells, but long-term use may cause damage to the liver. Huaaidan (containing kelp, seaweed, gentian, scorpion, centipede, vinegar-fried rice, etc.) has an inhibitory effect on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in mice.

Side effects of Tianlong

It has a strong odor and often causes nausea in patients, so it can be dried, ground into powder, sieved, and put into capsules for oral administration. This can not only ensure the therapeutic effect, but also make it easy to control the dosage and avoid poisoning. Centipedes contain toxic components similar to bee venom, which can cause hemolysis and allergic reactions. Large doses can paralyze the myocardium and inhibit 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.

The medicinal value of Tianlong_The side effects of Tianlong

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. After being bitten by a centipede, local fever, burning pain, redness, swelling, and pain may occur, and blisters and necrosis may form. In severe cases, lymphadenitis and tissue necrosis may occur, and sometimes purpura may appear on the entire limb. Pregnant women should avoid taking this medicine.