The Efficacy and Functions of Spiny Flower
Dec 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Spina Gleditsiae (Zao Jiao Ci Hua) has effects including clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood to stop bleeding, dispersing blood stasis to reduce swelling, expelling wind to relieve itching, and regulating liver function to alleviate depression. When using Spina Gleditsiae, one should follow the guidance of a physician. Self-medication should be avoided to prevent adverse symptoms caused by improper use. Meanwhile, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and individuals with allergic constitutions should use Spina Gleditsiae cautiously.
Generally, Jicihua (Bitter Orange Thorn Flower) has various functions and effects, including clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling, relieving wind and itching, and soothing the liver to relieve depression. The specific details are as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Jicihua is cool in nature and can clear heat toxins from the body. It contains multiple bioactive components, such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds. These components possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can inhibit the growth and proliferation of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens, thereby reducing inflammatory responses and achieving the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
2. Cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding
Jicihua may contain components that promote blood coagulation. Its cool nature enables it to enter the blood system, exerting a blood-cooling effect and preventing abnormal bleeding caused by heat, thus achieving hemostasis. Its mechanism of action may involve regulating the body's coagulation system and stimulating platelet aggregation to achieve the effect of stopping bleeding.
3. Dispersing Blood Stasis and Reducing Swelling
Components of Jicihua can improve local blood circulation and promote the dissipation of blood stasis. Its anti-inflammatory components help reduce inflammatory responses caused by blood stasis and decrease tissue swelling. Jicihua can activate blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, and unblock meridians, thus promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood and reducing swelling.
4. Relieving Wind and Itching
Jicihua can eliminate dampness and alleviate skin itching caused by dampness. It can regulate the body's fluid metabolism and promote the elimination of dampness. At the same time, its components have an inhibitory effect on skin itching, possibly by reducing inflammatory and allergic reactions of the skin to relieve itching.
5. Soothing the Liver and Relieving Depression
Jicihua can soothe liver qi and alleviate emotional problems caused by liver qi stagnation. It has certain regulatory effects on the nervous and endocrine systems, particularly in regulating liver-related qi circulation. Its components achieve the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression by influencing the balance of neurotransmitters or regulating brain neural activity.
When using Jicihua, it should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Self-medication should be avoided to prevent adverse symptoms caused by improper use. Additionally, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and individuals with allergic constitutions should use Jicihua cautiously. The use of Jicihua should be determined based on the condition and medical advice.
