What are the effects of geranium

Various kinds of herbs are often used in life, and as one of the common treatments in traditional Chinese medicine, they are still widely recognized. In fact, many Chinese herbal medicines are quite common, and their effects and functions are reflected in many aspects. As long as they can be fully utilized, they can effectively improve human health, and even prevent and treat many diseases and avoid harm. So what are the effects of geranium?

Dispel wind and dampness, activate blood circulation and dredge meridians:

Geranium is bitter, dry and pungent, and has the functions of eliminating rheumatism, dredging meridians, activating blood circulation and relieving pain. Therefore, it is often used for rheumatic pain, limb numbness, bruises, diarrhea, sores and rashes. For all rheumatic pain, it can be used together with cinnamon twig, angelica, Millettia reticulata, etc. to enhance the effect of promoting blood circulation, unblocking meridians and relieving pain; if there is pain in the joints, redness and swelling in the painful areas, difficulty in flexing and extending the hands and feet, and gradually enlarging the joints, it should be used with Xungufeng, Stephania tetrandra, earthworm, Clematis chinensis, etc. to enhance the effect of clearing away heat, removing dampness and relieving pain.

For those who suffer from bruises, sprains, and muscle and bone pains, this product can be crushed and fried with wine for external application, or decocted with Sophora japonica, Angelica sinensis, safflower, etc. to enhance the effect of promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling. For those who suffer from diarrhea and dysentery due to damp heat in the large intestine, it can be used together with Coptis chinensis, Portulaca oleracea, etc. to clear away heat, dry dampness and stop diarrhea and dysentery. For skin sores and itching, you can use Phellodendron chinense, Sophora flavescens, and Kochia scoparia together to make a decoction for internal use or external use.

Anti-pathogen vitamins:

Geranium has a broad antibacterial spectrum. Its flavonoids have inhibitory effects on many types of bacteria. Its inhibitory effect on Shigella dysenteriae F1 strain is lower than that of chloramphenicol and tetracycline, but higher than that of berberine and andrographis, and similar to that of chloramphenicol and streptomycin. Its whole herb decoction also has a significant inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Group B Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Catarrhalis. The whole herb decoction of this product has a significant inhibitory effect on Asian influenza A virus Jingke 68-1 strain, parainfluenza virus Sendai strain and herpes simplex virus.

Antidiarrheal effect:

The water-soluble extract of Japanese geranium has a certain antidiarrheal effect on rabbits. Its decoction or dry extract can inhibit the activity of the duodenum and small intestine and promote the reverse peristalsis of the cecum. However, if the dosage is too large, it can promote the peristalsis of the large intestine and have a laxative effect.

The above article gives a clear introduction to the effects of geranium, and I believe everyone has a clear idea of ​​it. Everyone needs to be responsible for their own health and raise awareness of health care. We should not wait until disease occurs before panicking and worrying. Of course, various Chinese herbal medicines cannot be used at will and must be under the guidance of a doctor.