What are the functions and benefits of Cat's Claw?
Dec 03, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Cat's Claw Herb is a common traditional Chinese medicine that has functions including clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, protecting the liver and promoting bile secretion, relieving cough and removing phlegm, and enhancing immunity. It is commonly used to alleviate symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and mouth ulcers. However, due to its medicinal value, Cat's Claw Herb should be taken with attention to dosage and under the guidance of a physician.
Generally speaking, Cat's Claw Grass (Herba Houttuyniae) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, with main functions and effects including clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, protecting the liver and promoting bile secretion, relieving cough and expelling phlegm, and enhancing immunity. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Cat's Claw Grass has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which can help eliminate internal heat toxins and alleviate discomfort caused by heat toxicity in the body, such as fever, headache, sore throat, and mouth ulcers.
2. Reducing Swelling and Dispelling Nodules
Cat's Claw Grass also helps reduce swelling and disperse nodules, neutralize toxins, alleviate inflammatory responses, and promote wound healing. It is commonly used to treat discomfort caused by heat toxicity-related conditions, such as mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, and breast nodules.
3. Protecting the Liver and Promoting Bile Secretion
The medicinal effects of Cat's Claw Grass directly act on the liver and gallbladder, promoting bile secretion, improving liver function, and helping prevent or treat discomfort caused by liver and gallbladder disorders, such as dry mouth, bitter taste, and yellowish complexion.
4. Relieving Cough and Expelling Phlegm
Cat's Claw Grass can help relieve lung coldness, alleviate coughing, and reduce phlegm, easing symptoms such as cough and phlegm caused by impaired qi circulation.
5. Enhancing Immunity
Cat's Claw Grass is nutritionally rich, containing various vitamins and minerals. When ingested, it can help strengthen the body's immunity, boost resistance against bacteria and viruses, and reduce the likelihood of illness.
Although Cat's Claw Grass offers many benefits, its use should follow medical advice and prescribed dosages to avoid excessive intake that may cause adverse effects. Additionally, appropriate combinations should be observed, and it should not be arbitrarily mixed with other traditional Chinese herbs without guidance.
