The Efficacy and Functions of始蕨 (Equisetum)
Generally speaking,始蕨 (Sífěn) is a type of fern plant that can be used as a traditional Chinese medicine. Its functions and effects include regulating the gastrointestinal tract, promoting wound healing, hemostasis, diuresis and reducing edema, clearing heat and detoxifying, etc. If necessary, it should be used under the guidance of a physician. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Regulating the gastrointestinal tract
始蕨 has certain functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, aiding digestion, and relieving stomach discomfort. It can improve symptoms such as indigestion and diarrhea. At the same time, it can regulate the balance of intestinal flora and maintain intestinal health.
2. Promoting wound healing
Various active ingredients in始蕨 can stimulate cell regeneration, accelerate the wound healing process, reduce scar formation, prevent wound infection, and promote healthy skin recovery.
3. Hemostasis
Due to the presence of clotting factors and astringent components,始蕨 can shorten bleeding time and promote platelet aggregation, thereby achieving a hemostatic effect. It is commonly used to treat hemorrhagic diseases such as traumatic bleeding, nosebleeds, and menorrhagia.
4. Diuresis and reducing edema
Some components in始蕨 can promote kidney excretion function and increase urine production, helping to remove excess water and toxins from the body. It has certain adjuvant therapeutic effects on symptoms such as edema and difficult urination.
5. Clearing heat and detoxifying
始蕨 has a cool nature and sweet taste, entering the lung and liver meridians. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, commonly used to treat lung heat cough and damp-heat jaundice, and can improve various symptoms caused by heat toxicity.
However, patients with spleen-stomach deficiency cold should avoid taking it to prevent worsening of their condition. Meanwhile, patients with a history of allergies to始蕨 should also refrain from taking it to avoid allergic reactions.
