What are the effects of Chinese medicine Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris has the effect of clearing away heat and dispersing nodules, and it has a very good therapeutic effect on lymph node collection, thyroid enlargement or tumors. It has the effect of improving eyesight for various eye diseases caused by rising liver fire. Prunella vulgaris has the effects of stopping bleeding and cooling blood, moistening the heart and lungs, promoting body fluid and relieving dryness. It is suitable for consumption by most people. However, Prunella Vulgaris is cold in nature, so it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and frequent diarrhea. In the south where the weather is relatively hot, people often use Prunella Vulgaris as a medicinal food to treat diseases and clear away heat.

1. Prunella vulgaris is used to treat the initial stage of mastitis: Prunella vulgaris and dandelion are divided into equal parts. It can be boiled in wine and taken or made into pills. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

2. Prunella Vulgaris treats leucorrhea and red and white discharge: Pick the flowers of Prunella Vulgaris when they bloom, dry them in the shade and grind them into powder. Take 10 grams each time, with rice water before meals. (Compendium)

3. Prunella vulgaris is used to treat scrofula, regardless of whether it has ulcerated or not, or has become a fistula over time: 30 grams of Prunella vulgaris, 2 hours of water, boil until 70% of the water is left, remove the residue, and take it after meals. (From "The Wonderful Prescriptions for Health Preservation" - Prunella Vulgaris Soup)

4. Prunella vulgaris is used to treat postpartum fainting and impatience: Crush the Prunella vulgaris and take one cup of juice. (Compendium)

Prunella vulgaris is one of the ingredients of many herbal teas. Because of its good heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, many people use it to make herbal tea to relieve heat and quench thirst. People who often stay up late are prone to liver damage, strong liver fire, sallow complexion, and temper tantrums. Proper use of Prunella Vulgaris to regulate the body can help restore physical strength and clear liver fire. The specific medicinal materials that should be combined still need to be selected according to personal constitution.