The Efficacy and Function of肥肉草 (Creeping Pegweed)

Feb 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Feirucao is the whole herb of the plant Feirucao from the family Melastomataceae. Feirucao has various functions and effects, including clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, stopping bleeding, relieving swelling and pain, as well as dispelling wind and detoxification. It is necessary to consult a doctor before use to ensure medication safety. At the same time, attention should be paid to the source and quality of the medicinal material; it should be purchased from正规 channels to ensure its efficacy.

Generally speaking, "fei rou cao" refers to Fordiophyton faberi, a plant of the Melastomataceae family. Fordiophyton faberi has various effects and functions, including clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, stopping bleeding, relieving swelling and pain, and dispelling wind and toxins. The specific details are as follows:

1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

Fordiophyton faberi has a cold nature and possesses excellent heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, effectively removing heat-toxin pathogens from the body. It is commonly used to treat various heat-toxin-related conditions, such as sore throat, significantly alleviating redness and pain in the throat area. It can also be used to treat red, swollen, and painful eyes, relieving symptoms like ocular congestion and discomfort.

2. Promoting Diuresis and Resolving Jaundice

Fordiophyton faberi has the ability to promote dampness removal, facilitating the elimination of dampness from the body and treating damp-heat jaundice. It can help improve jaundice symptoms, gradually reducing yellowing of the skin and sclera, promoting the recovery of liver function, and accelerating bilirubin metabolism and excretion.

3. Stopping Bleeding

Certain components in Fordiophyton faberi have an astringent effect, which can promote wound healing and reduce bleeding. It can also regulate blood coagulation mechanisms, showing good hemostatic effects for symptoms such as hematemesis and hemorrhoidal bleeding.

4. Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain

Fordiophyton faberi has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain, treating bruises, contusions, and blood stasis-related swelling and pain. It can promote local blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, reduce swelling and pain, aid in the recovery of injured tissues, and alleviate physical discomfort caused by external injuries.

5. Dispelling Wind and Detoxifying

Fordiophyton faberi also has the effect of dispelling wind and detoxifying, which can be used to treat conditions such as otitis media, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Additionally, it can alleviate rheumatic conditions like joint aches, helping improve joint mobility and reduce pain.

Consult a doctor before use to ensure medication safety. At the same time, pay attention to the source and quality of the herbs, and choose reputable channels for purchase to ensure the efficacy of the medicinal materials.