The Efficacy and Function of Bian Dijin (Hypericum japonicum Thunb. ex Murray)

Generally speaking, Biandijin is a name used in traditional Chinese medicine and refers to the whole plant of Biandijin, a plant of the Clusiaceae family. Its functions and effects include astringing essence and stopping diarrhea, detoxifying, clearing heat and detoxifying, astringent antidiarrheal, reducing swelling and relieving pain. If necessary, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Astringing Essence and Stopping Diarrhea

Biandijin has the effect of astringing essence and stopping diarrhea. It can be used to treat symptoms such as seminal emission and chronic diarrhea. It can enhance kidney function, consolidate essence, and reduce the loss of semen, thereby improving symptoms of seminal emission.

2. Detoxification

Biandijin has detoxifying effects not only when taken internally but also when applied externally. When bitten by a venomous snake, Biandijin can be mashed and applied to the affected area while being decocted in water for internal use to achieve a detoxifying effect.

3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Biandijin is cold in nature and bitter and astringent in taste. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying and can be used to treat diseases such as stomatitis, infantile aphthous stomatitis, infantile pneumonia, and mammary gland abscess, which are usually related to internal heat toxicity.

4. Astringent Antidiarrheal

Biandijin has the effect of astringent antidiarrheal and can significantly improve symptoms such as chronic dysentery and chronic diarrhea. It enhances the intestinal astringent function, reduces intestinal peristalsis, and thus alleviates diarrhea symptoms.

5. Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain

The active ingredients in Biandijin have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. They can reduce local tissue swelling and pain and can be used to treat swelling and pain caused by sprains, insect bites, etc., accelerating the wound healing process.

However, attention should be paid to the dosage and method of use of the drug to avoid adverse reactions caused by excessive or improper use.