The efficacy and function of Shewang

Shewang is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice. For people with poor physical constitution, eating Shewang can help us maintain better health. Today I will introduce Shewang to you.

[Source] This is an ointment made from the juice of the Ranunculaceae plant Aconitum carmichaelii .

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, hot, poisonous.

[Functions and indications] It can be used to treat scrofula, tuberculosis, fistula, toxic swelling, headache, rheumatism, abdominal complications, malaria, and hernia.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: grind into powder and apply on the affected area. For internal use: make into pills.

【Note】 Use with caution when taking internally.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat abdominal symptoms, such as congestion, poor appetite, and weight loss: 2 liang of Shewang and 300 peppercorns. Grind it into powder, mix with egg white and make into pills the size of hemp seeds. Take one pill, gradually until it becomes as big as a soybean, one to three pills are sufficient. (Behind the Elbow)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shennong's Herbal Classic".

Based on the above summary, Shewang still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that Shewang should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.