What are the effects of external use of Tu Fuling?

As for Chinese yam, everyone knows that it is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with high medicinal value for health. It can not only be eaten but also used externally. Because of its high medicinal value to the body, Smilax glabra can be found in some Chinese patent medicines. Just because everyone is not very familiar with it, I still want to know what effect does Tu Fuling have when applied externally?

The efficacy and function of Smilax glabra: Treatment of immune diseases, ulcers and arthritis

Smilax glabra is a strong immunosuppressive drug. It is clinically used to treat oral ulcers caused by lupus erythematosus, Behcet's disease, and psoriasis, and inflammation, rashes, herpes, and ulcers of the genitals, eyes, and skin. It is often used together with Coptis chinensis, Dictamni cortex, and Sophora flavescens. Smilax glabra is the best Chinese medicine for treating oral and genital ulcers caused by immune diseases.

Smilax glabra is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Behcet's arthritis, gouty arthritis, etc., and is used together with brocade root, mountain rhubarb root, Cynanchum wilfordii, and red vine.

Wild yam is also effective for allergic dermatitis, pemphigus, eczema and other immune diseases.

Effects and functions of Tu Fuling 2: Treatment of infectious inflammation

Smilax glabra has a good effect on inflammation and ulcers of the mouth and throat caused by viral and bacterial infections, and can be used together with Isatis indigotica and Coptis chinensis.

The efficacy and function of Tu Fuling three: treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

The ancients used Smilax glabra to treat syphilis. It is now commonly used for sexually transmitted diseases caused by syphilis, gonorrhea, warts, chlamydia and viruses, etc., and can be used together with Sophora flavescens, Cnidium monnieri, etc., and can also be treated with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine.

Pharmacological effects of Smilax glabra

1. Immunity and anti-inflammation

Smilax glabra has an inhibitory effect on cellular immunity. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects.

(ii) Detoxification

Smilax glabra has a protective effect on acute and subacute gossypol poisoning, but does not affect the inhibitory effect of gossypol on spermatogenesis.

We now know that the effects and functions of Tu Fu Ling are many, and it can also make people healthier. However, for Tu Fu Ling, many friends also want to know its side effects. Now let's learn about it:

Side effects of Smilax glabra

1. Traditional Literature

"Compendium of Materia Medica": non-toxic.

(II) Toxicology test

Toxic reaction: mice were gavaged once with 240 g/kg of Yinxieling fluid extract containing Smilax glabra, and no side effects were observed. Puppies were given 4.03 g/kg for 60 consecutive days, and no toxic reactions were observed in the heart, liver, kidney, brain, or blood.

This shows that the toxicity of Chinese yam is very low.

(III) Clinical observation

Smilax glabra is non-toxic. There is no adverse reaction when taking it in water decoction within the regular dose. Long-term use or large doses (less than 30g)

There are no obvious side effects when taking it.

Excessive dosage may cause loose bowels in patients with spleen deficiency and diarrhea, and may cause stomach discomfort in patients with stomach problems. For patients with normal gastrointestinal function, a large dose of 30 to 60 g has no obvious side effects.

What are the effects of external use of Chinese yam? Everyone knows it in detail. In fact, it can not only treat diseases but also prevent diseases and reduce physical torture. It also introduces the side effects to you. However, you don’t need to worry too much. As long as you consume it according to the doctor’s instructions, it will not harm your body.