According to the Shennong Bencao Jing, Bai Zhi has the effects of dispelling wind, drying dampness, reducing swelling, and relieving pain, and is classified as a top-grade herb. Bai Zhi Xiang Sheng San has the functions of dispelling wind, dispelling cold, relieving pain, reducing swelling and pus, and stopping dampness. Bai Zhi not only has high medicinal value, but has also been regarded as a beauty delicacy since ancient times. Bai Zhi is widely used in clinical practice and can also be brewed with boiling water as a tea substitute in daily life. Bai Zhi uses its roots as medicine and has functions such as dispelling diseases, removing dampness, expelling pus, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. Indications include wind cold, cold, headache, rhinitis, and toothache. Symptoms such as vaginal discharge, pain, boils, swelling, and toxins can also be used as spices.
The main effects of Bai Zhi are: 1. dispelling wind and relieving pain: Bai Zhi has the function of dispelling wind and relieving pain, and has a certain relieving effect on pain symptoms such as headache, toothache, and rheumatism. In ancient times, people often used Bai Zhi to treat pain symptoms such as headaches and toothaches, and modern research has also shown that Bai Zhi contains some components with analgesic effects.
2. Promoting nasal opening: Bai Zhi has the effect of promoting nasal opening, which can improve symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose caused by diseases such as rhinitis and sinusitis. In traditional medicine, Bai Zhi is often used to treat nasal diseases such as sinusitis and nasal congestion. Modern research has also found that Bai Zhi can promote the repair and regeneration of nasal mucosa.
3. Dampness stopping tape: Bai Zhi has the effect of dampness stopping tape. Bai Zhi is warm in nature, pungent in taste, and belongs to the lung, spleen, and stomach meridians. It has the function of drying dampness and stopping diarrhea, and is commonly used to treat vaginal diseases caused by cold dampness. Meanwhile, Bai Zhi is also widely used in the field of gynecology, believed to regulate the female reproductive system, alleviate symptoms such as excessive vaginal discharge and yellowing, and play a role in drying and stopping vaginal discharge.
4. Reduce swelling and discharge pus: Bai Zhi has the effect of reducing swelling and discharging pus. Its medicinal properties are warm and dry, which helps to promote the discharge of pus and alleviate tissue swelling symptoms. In the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, Angelica dahurica is often used to treat some infectious diseases, such as skin sores, carbuncle and gangrene, playing a role in reducing swelling and eliminating pus.
The use of Angelica dahurica
Angelica dahurica is a traditional Chinese medicine with multiple uses and effects. It not only has a wide range of applications in the field of medicine, but also plays an important role in cooking and beauty. In traditional Chinese medicine formulas, Bai Zhi is often combined with other medicinal herbs to treat various diseases. For example, in the treatment of colds, Bai Zhi is often used in combination with traditional Chinese medicines such as Qianghuo and Fangfeng to dispel wind and dispel cold. In addition, Bai Zhi is also commonly used to treat symptoms such as headache, toothache, rheumatism, and nasal diseases such as rhinitis and sinusitis. In addition to its medicinal value, Bai Zhi also has a unique aroma and can be used as a seasoning for cooking. Adding an appropriate amount of Bai Zhi can increase appetite and taste when making braised dishes, stewed meat, and other foods. Bai Zhi mainly contains volatile oils and various coumarin derivatives. Its ingredients have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other effects, and have certain health benefits for the human body. In addition, Angelica dahurica also has the function of whitening skin, and can be used to make facial mask, skin care products and other beauty products. The active ingredients in Bai Zhi can promote skin metabolism, fade pigmentation, improve uneven skin tone, and make the skin more radiant.
In short, Bai Zhi is a traditional Chinese medicine with multiple uses and values, not only widely used in the field of medicine, but also playing an important role in cooking and beauty. By understanding the use and value of Bai Zhi, we can better utilize this valuable traditional Chinese medicine resource.