What skin disease is Langdu?
Apr 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, langdu (Wolf Poison) is not a skin disease but rather a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Langdu is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. The roots of the langdu plant are commonly used for medicinal purposes and contain specific chemical components with pharmacological effects. Langdu exhibits inhibitory effects against pathogenic bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Vibrio cholerae.
Generally speaking, langdu (Wolf Poison) is not a skin disease but rather a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The specific details are as follows:
Langdu is a perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. The roots of the langdu plant are commonly used for medicinal purposes and contain unique chemical components with pharmacological effects. Langdu exhibits inhibitory effects against pathogenic bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, Proteus species, and Salmonella typhi. It is primarily used to treat conditions including edema and abdominal distension, chest and abdominal pain, abdominal masses, phlegm accumulation, food stagnation, parasitic infestations, tuberculosis, dry and wet skin sores, and scabies. Clinically, it is used in treating skin diseases, tuberculosis, tumors, and chronic bronchitis. Moreover, langdu root is believed to promote wound healing. In some topical ointments, langdu root may help eliminate damp-toxins and reduce swelling.
Note: Although langdu is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, it does have certain toxicity. Therefore, it must be used only under the guidance of a qualified medical professional.
