What are the effects and functions of snake shedding

We all know about snake slough, which is the skin shed by snakes. We usually stay away from snakes when we see them. Of course, snake slough is a medicinal material. It is indispensable in traditional Chinese medicine. It has high medicinal value, but we don’t know much about its medicinal value. But we need to learn more about it so that we can better use its effects. So what are the effects and functions of snake slough? Let’s learn more about it!

Snake skin tastes salty and sweet, and is neutral in nature. It enters the liver meridian. It has the effects of dispelling wind and calming convulsions, detoxifying and relieving itching, improving eyesight and removing cataracts. It is mainly used to treat convulsions, epilepsy, corneal cataracts, laryngeal paralysis, throat wind, mouth ulcers, gingival swelling, carbuncle, furuncle, scrofula, pruritus caused by rubella, leprosy, and burns.

1. Sore and swollen throat. Burn snake skin and grind it into powder, take one coin of it with breast milk.

2. Throat disease and difficulty breathing. Use roasted snake skin and angelica, grind into powder in equal parts. Take one coin of the medicine with warm wine. If you vomit, it means it is effective. Another method: Crush the snake skin and burn it to produce smoke, then suck it into the throat through a bamboo tube. Another method: wrap a white plum with snake slough and hold it in the mouth.

3. Heavy tongue in children. Grind snake slough into powder and mix with vinegar for application.

4. The child’s mouth is tight (unable to open or close, unable to eat or drink). Burn snake skin and apply the ashes inside your mouth (wash your mouth first).

5. Children develop ulcers on their head and face. Burn snake skin into ashes and mix with lard to apply on the skin.

6. For children with hemorrhage, burn snake slough into ashes and mix with breast milk to make a pill for half a penny.

7. Pannus. There are snake skin strips, which are washed, dried, cut into small pieces, and made into cakes with white flour. Roasted until they turn black, and then ground into powder. Take one coin each time, after meals, with warm water. Take twice a day.

Depending on the processing methods, it can be divided into snake skin, wine snake skin, snake skin charcoal, roasted snake skin and licorice processed snake skin. After processing, it is stored in a dry container, sealed, placed in a cool and dry place to prevent moth.

Now we know the effects and functions of snake slough, so we can help many people in need through this article. We have learned a lot about the value of snake slough. This article allows us to understand the characteristics of snake slough. If we need to use it, we should go to the hospital for a careful examination and listen to the doctor's advice.