What are the functions and effects of鬼箭羽 (Euonymus alatus)?

Euscaphis japonica is a wing-like branch or appendage of the Euonymus plant from the Celastraceae family. It typically has functions and effects such as regulating menstruation and stopping bleeding, killing parasites, detoxifying and reducing swelling, clearing heat and detoxifying, and dispelling wind and dampness. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Regulating Menstruation and Stopping Bleeding

In the treatment of gynecological diseases, Euscaphis japonica can regulate the female menstrual cycle and has a regulatory effect on problems such as irregular menstruation and excessive menstrual flow. It also helps stop bleeding, making it suitable for conditions like excessive menstruation and postpartum hemorrhage.

2. Killing Parasites

Euscaphis japonica also has parasiticidal properties, capable of eliminating intestinal parasites. It works by paralyzing or stimulating the parasites, promoting their expulsion from the body, thereby improving the patient's health condition.

3. Detoxifying and Reducing Swelling

Euscaphis japonica has good detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties and is commonly used to treat traumatic conditions such as sores, swellings, and injuries from falls or blows, as well as acute conditions like burns, scalds, and venomous snake bites. By clearing heat and toxins and reducing swelling and pain, Euscaphis japonica helps patients recover health quickly.

4. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Euscaphis japonica is cold in nature and can clear internal heat toxins, effectively relieving symptoms caused by febrile diseases, such as fever, oral ulcers, and skin redness and swelling. It helps reduce body temperature and eliminate toxins from the body.

5. Dispelling Wind and Dampness

Bitter and pungent in taste, cold or slightly cold in nature, Euscaphis japonica enters the liver, kidney, and spleen meridians and can dispel wind and dampness. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as rheumatic pain, cold-damp painful obstruction, joint swelling and pain, and bruising and pain caused by trauma. By eliminating dampness in the body, it alleviates joint pain and discomfort caused by excessive dampness.

Euscaphis japonica is somewhat toxic, and patients must use it under the guidance of a doctor to avoid toxic reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and other uncomfortable symptoms. If any discomfort occurs during consumption, medical attention should be sought promptly.