The Efficacy and Functions of Chicken Comb Grass

Generally speaking, Jiguancao (Celosia cristata) has various medicinal effects and functions, including clearing heat and detoxifying, astringing and stopping diarrhea, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, as well as reducing swelling and relieving pain. Detailed information is as follows:

1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Jiguancao has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It can be effective for symptoms such as sore throat and abscesses or sores caused by toxic heat. It helps eliminate internal heat toxins, reduce inflammatory responses, and relieve discomfort in the throat. Additionally, it can inhibit bacterial growth, alleviate local redness, swelling, heat, and pain, and promote the healing of ulcers.

2. Astringent and Antidiarrheal

Jiguancao has astringent properties and is effective in treating diarrhea. When intestinal dysfunction leads to persistent diarrhea, Jiguancao can constrict the intestines and reduce excessive intestinal motility, thereby achieving an antidiarrheal effect.

3. Cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding

Jiguancao is cool in nature and sweet in taste, possessing the function of cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It can effectively alleviate symptoms of oral ulcers caused by excessive internal heat, such as oral mucosal ulcers, as well as bleeding symptoms like uterine bleeding and hemorrhoidal bleeding.

4. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory

Jiguancao has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can relieve symptoms in patients with rhinitis, such as nasal congestion and runny nose, thus improving quality of life. At the same time, it also helps alleviate other inflammatory symptoms caused by infections.

5. Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain

Jiguancao has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain, which can alleviate symptoms such as redness and pain caused by insect bites, snakebites, or traumatic injuries. It promotes local blood circulation, accelerates the resolution of inflammation, and aids in the repair of damaged tissues.

Patients with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should avoid using it to prevent worsening of their condition. Prior to using Jiguancao, medical advice should be consulted to ensure safe medication use.