What are the medicinal values ​​of Dipsacus asper

Dipsacus asper is also known as monk's head. It also has another name called the soul-returning pill. From the name, we can tell that Dipsacus asper has many benefits. Dipsacus asper nourishes the liver and kidneys, and can be eaten by people who stay up late for a long time. Nowadays, people have to stay up late because of work and life, which can cause considerable harm to the body. Therefore, simmering Dipsacus asper and Eucommia ulmoides together can treat lumbar strain. Sitting in front of a computer for a long time can easily cause lumbar strain. Protecting bones is one of the functions of Dipsacus asper.

Nourish the liver and kidneys; strengthen the tendons and bones; regulate blood circulation; heal fractures. It is used for soreness of waist and back; paralysis of limbs; trauma from falls, damaged tendons and broken bones, redness during fetal movement, leucorrhea, carbuncles and swellings. Wine-soaked Dipsacus is often used to treat rheumatic pain and injuries from falls. Salt-soaked Dipsacus asparagus is often used to treat soreness in the waist and knees. "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" says: "It nourishes the liver, strengthens the tendons and bones, stabilizes the meridians, stops pain during menstruation, stabilizes the fetus, generates new blood, breaks up blood stasis, and stops coughing and coughing up blood."

⑴Treat low back pain and sore feet and weak legs: 100 grams of Dipsacus asper, 50 grams each of Psoralea corylifolia, Achyranthes bidentata, Papaya, Dioscorea paniculata, and Eucommia ulmoides. Grind the above ingredients into fine powder and refine the honey into pieces the size of tung nuts. Take 50 to 60 pills on an empty stomach with wine without ash.

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⑵ Treat wind-cold and joint pain in the elderly: Dipsacus asper, Achyranthes bidentata (remove the stem and soak in wine). Grind the above ingredients into fine powder, mix with warm wine and take 10 grams before meals.

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⑸ To treat injuries caused by blows and sprains: mash the comfrey and put it in a basin.

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⑹ Treat postpartum blood circulation and alternating chills and fever: 150 grams of Dipsacus asper, coarsely pound and sieve, take 10 grams each time, add one cup of water, boil until seven parts are left, remove the residue and drink warm. (Xudun Decoction from Shengji Zonglu)

⑼Treat edema: stew the root of Dipsacus asper with pork kidney.

People who sit in front of the computer for a long time can relieve the symptoms of low back pain and lumbar strain by eating more Dipsacus asper. Dipsacus can also promote bone healing. When falls are inevitable, the bones of the elderly become brittle and fractures are likely to occur easily, and the healing ability of the bones of the elderly is not as fast as that of young people. Dipsacus can promote bone healing and is also effective in treating rheumatic bone pain, which is very distressing.