The Efficacy and Function of Impatiens Balsamina Stem
Dec 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Fengxian Tougucao (Impatiens balsamina) has functions and effects such as dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation to relieve pain, clearing heat and detoxifying, relaxing tendons and improving circulation, and dispersing blood stasis to reduce swelling. Fengxian Tougucao has significant effects in dispelling wind and dampness and can effectively alleviate symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and limited flexion and extension caused by rheumatism. It helps eliminate dampness and cold from the body, thereby reducing discomfort in the joints.
Generally speaking, Fengxian Tougucao refers to Impatiens balsamina, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with multiple therapeutic effects. It has functions such as dispelling wind and removing dampness, promoting blood circulation to relieve pain, clearing heat and detoxifying, relaxing tendons and improving circulation, as well as dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. The specific effects are as follows:
1. Dispelling Wind and Removing Dampness
Impatiens balsamina has significant effects in dispelling wind and removing dampness. It can effectively alleviate symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and limited mobility caused by rheumatism. It helps eliminate dampness and cold from the body, thus relieving joint discomfort.
2. Promoting Blood Circulation and Relieving Pain
Impatiens balsamina can promote blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, and relieve pain. It is especially suitable for treating injuries from falls or blows, pain caused by blood stasis and swelling, and abdominal pain during menstruation, helping the body recover health more quickly.
3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Impatiens balsamina also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It can be used to treat acute infectious conditions such as carbuncles, abscesses, and snake bites. It effectively neutralizes toxins, reduces inflammation, alleviates pain, and accelerates wound healing.
4. Relaxing Tendons and Improving Circulation
Through its unique pharmacological effects, Impatiens balsamina can relax muscles and tendons, alleviating symptoms of muscle stiffness and pain. It has certain adjuvant therapeutic effects on cervical spondylosis, lumbar diseases, and numbness of muscles and tendons.
5. Dispersing Blood Stasis and Reducing Swelling
Impatiens balsamina can be used to alleviate conditions such as carbuncles, abscesses, and abdominal pain, and has the effect of dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. It helps dissipate blood stasis and swelling in the body and promotes tissue repair and regeneration.
Caution should be exercised during use, as excessive or improper use may lead to adverse reactions such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Therefore, prior to using Fengxian Tougucao, it is necessary to consult a doctor and follow the doctor's instructions regarding dosage and method of administration.
