What are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Paris polyphylla

I believe many people are well aware of the medicinal value of Paris polyphylla. As a plant that can be used as medicine, it can effectively clear away heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Especially for problems such as sore throat and snake and insect bites, correct use of the traditional Chinese medicine Paris polyphylla can achieve good therapeutic effects. However, it should also be noted that Paris polyphylla must not be used excessively because it is a slightly toxic traditional Chinese medicine.

The Chinese medicinal herb Paris polyphylla is a perennial herb, 35 to 60 cm tall, and the entire plant is glabrous. Rhizome stout, creeping. The stem is erect, with longitudinal stripes, green, sometimes reddish. There are usually 4 leaves, sometimes 5 to 7 leaves, whorled at the top of the stem; the petiole is 1 to 4.5 cm long; the leaf blade is herbaceous, broadly ovate, 7.3 to 11.5 cm long, 3.8 to 7.2 cm wide, with a short and slightly curved tip, entire margin, slightly cordate or truncated base, and 3 main veins protruding from the base.

【Common name】Paris paridis

[Source] It is the rhizome of the Liliaceae plant.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly cold; slightly toxic.

【return through meridians】 Return to the Liver meridian.

The efficacy and function of Chonglou

Clears away heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and relieves pain, cools the liver and calms the nerves. Used for furuncles, carbuncles, sore throat, snake bites, injuries from falls, and convulsions.

Usage and dosage of Chonglou

3～9g. For external use, apply appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply.

Taboos of Chonglou

Do not overdose.

Selection of heavy buildings

It can be used in combination with honeysuckle, forsythia, etc. to treat heat toxic sores; it can be used together with Bidens pilosa, etc. to treat snake bites. Used for cancer, it is often used in combination with Lithospermum officinale, Scutellaria barbata, and Prunella vulgaris. In addition, this product can also be used for children with high fever, convulsions and fits.

We need to have a scientific understanding of the use of these plants. Only by adhering to the principles of use can they play a better health value and help themselves treat and solve some disease effects. If you don’t know much about these issues, you should pay attention to the guidance of doctors or professionals and not use them excessively.