What are the effects and functions of stalactites

Stalactites are actually a type of calcite. In limestone caves, it is not just a type of calcite, it also has great medicinal value. If used correctly, it can effectively treat cough, asthma, weakness in the waist and knees, and other symptoms. It can also treat cough, asthma, cold cough, impotence, cold numbness of the waist and feet, and milk obstruction. But you must pay attention to the correct usage and dosage to achieve the desired effect.

Mineral Form] Stalactite

It is a stalactite aggregate of the calcite family (see "Calcite" entry), cylindrical or conical in shape. Commonly found in limestone caves. It is formed by a water solution containing calcium carbonate seeping down from the cracks in the rock and depositing after the water evaporates. It gradually grows from top to bottom and hangs down to the top of the cave.

[Functions and indications] Warming the lung qi, strengthening the primordial yang, and promoting lactation. It is used to treat asthma and cough due to deficiency, cold cough, impotence, cold numbness in the waist and legs, and milk obstruction.

① "Ben Jing": "It cures cough, reverse breathing, improves eyesight and improves essence, soothes the five internal organs, clears all joints, benefits the nine orifices, and promotes lactation." "Kong Gong Nie, cures indigestion, evil qi stagnation, malignant sores, carbuncles, fistulas, hemorrhoids, benefits the nine orifices, and promotes lactation." "Yin Nie, cures rotten wounds, blood stasis, diarrhea, cold and heat, fistulas, and qi stagnation caused by masses."

② "Bie Lu": "Replenishing Qi, replenishing deficiency, treating weak and painful feet, thirst in the lower part of the body, and strengthening the yin." "Kong Gong Nie, treating male genital sores, female genital erosion, and frequent sleepiness caused by eating disorders." "Yin Nie, treating cold and painful feet."

③ "Medicinal Properties": "It can cure spermatorrhea, cold cough, strengthen vital energy, and clear the voice." "Kong Gong Nie, cures cold waist, knee numbness, toxic wind, and can make the throat sound round and clear."

④ "Bencao Gangmu" (Bencao Gangmu): "It can replenish the five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries." Kong Gongnie, treats paralysis. "Yin Nie, treats weak tendons and bones, hemorrhoids, fistulas and other diseases as well as lactation. "

⑤ "Medical Collection": "Replenish the gate of life, break chronic cold, warm the spleen and stomach, and generate qi and blood."

⑥ "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Warms the lungs and absorbs qi, treats lung cold and qi reversal, wheezing, coughing and clearing phlegm."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 qian; or made into pills or powder.

[Dos and Don’ts] People with Yin deficiency, hyperactivity of fire, lung heat and cough should not take this medicine.

Do you have a deeper understanding of the medicinal value of stalactites? Because in life, few people have paid attention to the medicinal value of stalactites. But we all know that if we want to better ensure health and solve some diseases in the body, the rational use of these stalactites can indeed play a good role in treatment.