The Efficacy and Function of Guang金钱草 (Catharanthus roseus)

Generally, Guangjinqiancao (Desmodium styracifolium) has various functions and effects, including clearing heat and resolving dampness, promoting diuresis and relieving stranguria, detoxifying and reducing swelling, regulating qi and activating blood circulation, and promoting bile secretion and expelling stones. The specific functions are as follows:

1. Clearing Heat and Resolving Dampness: Guangjinqiancao can eliminate damp-heat from the body and is effective in treating damp-heat-related conditions such as acute pyelonephritis and cystitis. It helps alleviate symptoms of damp-heat, including yellow and greasy tongue coating, dark yellow urine, and other related symptoms.

2. Promoting Diuresis and Relieving Stranguria: Guangjinqiancao has a diuretic effect, which helps promote urination and relieve symptoms such as edema and difficulty in urination. It can also be used to treat urinary tract stones and effectively alleviate symptoms such as pain and difficulty during urination caused by stones.

3. Detoxifying and Reducing Swelling: Guangjinqiancao has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used for detoxification treatment in conditions such as abscesses, ulcers, and snake bites. It can inhibit bacterial growth, reduce inflammatory responses, and promote wound healing.

4. Regulating Qi and Activating Blood Circulation: Guangjinqiancao can regulate qi movement and promote blood circulation, aiding in the treatment of conditions such as infantile malnutrition (gan-ji) and mastitis. It enhances the circulation of qi and blood, alleviating pain and discomfort caused by qi and blood stagnation.

5. Promoting Bile Secretion and Expelling Stones: Guangjinqiancao can increase bile secretion and assist in treating diseases such as cholecystitis and gallstones. It reduces irritation caused by stones in the gallbladder and bile ducts and facilitates the expulsion of stones.

Before use, it is recommended to consult a physician to ensure its appropriateness and safety. Additionally, the method of administration and dosage of Guangjinqiancao should be determined based on the individual's specific condition and constitution; self-medication is not advised.