Introduction to the efficacy and function of the leaking reed

[Alias] Wild Orchid, Ghost Oil Hemp, Qizhou Leaky Reed, Heshangtou, Duhuashan Burdock, Blue Thorn Head, Huazhou Leaky Reed, Yuzhou Leaky Reed

Wild Orchid (from the "Classic"), Ghost Oil Hemp (from the "Rihuazi Bencao"). ① Qizhou Loulu, also known as Heshangtou and Duhuashan burdock. ② Blue thorn head, also known as Huazhou leaky reed or Yuzhou leaky reed.

【 Subject Source 】 Gemini Plants, Medicinal Plants, Asteraceae Plants

【 Medicinal parts 】 The roots of Qizhou or Yuzhou reed. The inflorescence (Chasing Bone Wind) of this plant is also used for medicinal purposes.

The taste is bitter, salty, and cold. ① The Classic of Chinese Medicine states: 'The taste is bitter, salty, and cold.'. ② "Bielu": "Great cold, non-toxic. ③ "Bencao Zheng": "Slightly salty in taste, cold in nature, and slightly poisonous. '

Enters the stomach and colon meridian. ① Li Gao: 'Hand and foot are Yangming.'. ② "Bencao Congxin": "Enters the stomach, large intestine, and communicates with the lungs and small intestine. According to the "Explanation of Jade Tree Medicine": "It enters the Foot Shaoyin Kidney and Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian. '

【 Function classification 】 Clearing heat medicine, clearing heat and detoxifying medicine

【 Indications and Functions 】 Clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and pus discharge, promoting lactation, and unblocking muscles and meridians. Treat back abscess, breast swelling and pain, milk obstruction, scrofula and malignant sores, dampness and obstruction of tendons and veins, joint pain, heat toxin and blood dysentery, hemorrhoid bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: decoct soup, 1.5 to 3 yuan (1 to 2 liang for fresh); Or eight pills or powder. External use: Boil and wash with water or grind and apply.

Avoid taking medication for Qi deficiency, flat ulcers, and pregnant women. ① The Japanese Materia Medica states: 'Forsythia suspensa is the envoy.'. ② "Compendium of Materia Medica": "For patients with sore yin syndrome, if it is flat and does not rise, it is not suitable for treatment. Pregnancy is prohibited. ③ 'De Pei Ben Cao': 'Prohibited for those with Qi deficiency.'. ”

【 Medication compatibility 】 Gualou: sweet and cold to moisten the lungs, dandelion: clear heat and detoxify, rhubarb: clear heat and detoxify.

Clean impurities, remove hair, wash thoroughly, moisten thoroughly, slice and dry. In the book "Lei Gong Pao Zhi Lun," it is written: "When using a reed, file it finely, mix it with raw licorice and steam it relatively. From the ground to the middle, remove the licorice and clean it before use