What are the effects and benefits of排钱草?
Dec 19, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
The aboveground part of Phyllodium pulchellum (L.) Desv., a plant of the Fabaceae family and the genus Phyllodium, is known as Paqiancao. It commonly has functions and effects such as dispelling wind and dampness, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, activating blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis, detoxifying to reduce swelling, and clearing heat while removing dampness. When pathogenic wind and dampness invade the human body, causing symptoms such as joint pain, limited flexion and extension, and muscle soreness, Paqiancao can help expel the pathogenic wind and dampness and improve the circulation of qi and blood in the joints and muscles.
Desmodium styracifolium, the aerial part of the plant belonging to the genus Desmodium in the legume family (Fabaceae), is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for its effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, activating blood circulation to remove blood stasis, detoxifying and reducing swelling, and clearing heat while eliminating dampness. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Dispelling Wind and Dampness: When pathogenic wind and dampness invade the body, causing symptoms such as joint pain, limited mobility, and muscle soreness, Desmodium styracifolium can expel these pathogenic factors, improve circulation of qi and blood in the joints and muscles, alleviate discomfort, and enhance physical mobility.
2. Promoting Diuresis and Reducing Edema: Desmodium styracifolium facilitates the excretion of excess fluid from the body, regulates fluid balance, reduces edema, restores the body's normal shape and function, and alleviates the sensation of heaviness caused by fluid retention.
3. Activating Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis: This herb promotes blood circulation, resolves blood stasis, improves the flow of qi and blood, alleviates pain and skin bruising caused by blood stasis, and restores normal circulation and qi-blood balance in the body.
4. Detoxifying and Reducing Swelling: Desmodium styracifolium detoxifies the body, inhibits the harmful effects of toxins, reduces symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain at the affected area, promotes the dissipation of swellings and toxins, aids in the recovery of damaged skin or tissues, prevents the progression of infections, and supports overall health.
5. Clearing Heat and Eliminating Dampness: This herb clears heat and dampness from the body, promotes the elimination of damp-heat, improves urinary excretion, alleviates jaundice, regulates intestinal function, restores internal balance, and relieves associated discomfort.
Caution should be exercised during use. Pregnant women, individuals with weak constitutions, and those allergic to Desmodium styracifolium should use it cautiously or under the guidance of a physician to avoid adverse reactions that may affect health.
