What is the medicinal value of chicken shit vine

Cistanche deserticola is a kind of traditional Chinese medicinal material, also commonly known as Cistanche deserticola. Chicken shit vine is a herbaceous plant, both the grass and the root can be used as medicine. Friends who don’t know it may just think of it as a wild flower or weed. This is because we don’t understand the effects and functions of it. As a kind of Chinese medicinal material, the medicinal value of Cistanche deserticola is also very high. Below I will introduce to you the medicinal value of Cistanche deserticola.

[Effects and functions of chicken shit vine]:

Dispel wind and dampness; help digestion and eliminate stagnation; detoxify and reduce swelling; promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It is mainly used to treat rheumatic arthralgia; abdominal distension due to food accumulation; infantile malnutrition; diarrhea; dysentery; heatstroke; jaundice; hepatitis; hepatosplenomegaly; cough; scrofula; intestinal carbuncle; unknown swelling and toxicity; wet and swollen feet; burns; eczema; dermatitis; injuries from falls; and snake, dragon, and scorpion stings.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g, large dose 30-60; or soak in wine. For external use: mash and apply, or decoct in water for washing.

Medicinal prescriptions of Cistanche deserticola

1. To treat chest tightness and stomachache due to qi stagnation: 1 to 2 liang of Acanthopanax root. Decoction in water.

2. To treat diarrhea caused by food accumulation: 1 liang of Millettia repens. Decoction in water.

3. To treat infantile malnutrition: 50 cents of dried root of Millettia repens and one pig's stomach. Stew in water and drink.

4. To treat weakness, cough, leucorrhea and abdominal distension in women: 4 liang of Acanthopanax root and 4 liang of fried red basil head. Serve with stewed chicken.

5. To treat dysentery: 4 liang of Aconitum root and 2 liang of roadside ginger. Serve with stew.

6. To treat rectal prolapse in children: Use the head of the vine near the root. For the old ones, steam them with wine and dry them in the sun for ten times, then cook them with sheep intestines and eat them.

7. Treat rheumatic joint pain: 1 to 2 taels of Cistanche deserticola root or vine. Decoction with wine and water.

8. Treatment of appendicitis: 1 to 2 taels of fresh Acropora root or stems and leaves. Decoction in water.

9. To treat back carbuncle: decoct 2 liang of fresh Millettia repens in wine and drink; mash the residue or fresh leaves and apply to the affected area.

10. To treat injuries from falls: one or two ounces of the root and vine of Aconitum. Decoction with wine and water.

Through the introduction of the above content, I believe that friends have a more comprehensive understanding of the medicinal value of Cistanche deserticola. The medicinal effects of Millettia repens are very wide. It can not only dispel wind and dampness, strengthen the stomach and aid food, but also has a good effect on promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, clearing away heat and reducing swelling. Cistanche deserticola can be taken alone by boiling in water, or it can be combined with other medicinal herbs.