Hemostatic Drugs: Functions and Effects
Mar 13, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Xuedang refers to the root or whole plant of *Ardisia silvestris*, a plant from the Primulaceae family (formerly classified under Myrsinaceae). Xuedang has various functions and effects, including relieving rheumatism, promoting blood circulation to regulate menstruation, reducing swelling and relieving pain, clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. During the use of Xuedang, one should pay attention to bodily reactions and discontinue use promptly if adverse effects occur, seeking medical advice as needed. Additionally, one should avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, spicy, or other irritating foods, as they may affect the efficacy of the medicine.
Generally, Xuedang refers to the root or whole plant of Ardisia silvestris, a plant from the Primulaceae family. Xuedang has various therapeutic effects and functions, including eliminating wind-dampness, promoting blood circulation to regulate menstruation, reducing swelling and relieving pain, clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Specific details are as follows:
1. Eliminating Wind-Dampness
Xuedang has the effect of dispelling wind and removing dampness, which can alleviate joint pain and swelling caused by rheumatism. It is commonly used to treat rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid joint pain, and rheumatic pain, helping to improve joint function and reduce patient discomfort.
2. Promoting Blood Circulation and Regulating Menstruation
Xuedang can activate blood circulation to remove blood stasis and regulate menstruation to relieve pain, promoting blood circulation and regulating the menstrual cycle in women. It is suitable for treating gynecological disorders such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and postpartum blood stasis, helping to improve the health of the female reproductive system.
3. Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain
Xuedang helps reduce swelling and dissipate nodules while relieving pain, alleviating local swelling and pain caused by injuries or bruises. It is commonly used to treat injuries, blood stasis swelling and pain, and unexplained swelling and pain, aiding in accelerating wound healing and reducing pain.
4. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Xuedang has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and viruses and eliminating internal heat toxins. It is suitable for treating conditions such as heat-toxic swellings, sore throat, viral colds, and upper respiratory tract infections, helping to alleviate symptoms like fever and throat pain.
5. Cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding
Xuedang has the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, alleviating various bleeding symptoms caused by blood heat. It is commonly used to treat hemorrhagic diseases such as pneumonia-related bleeding, acute gastroenteritis bleeding, and uterine bleeding, helping to reduce bleeding symptoms and promote recovery.
During the use of Xuedang, one should observe bodily reactions and discontinue use and seek medical advice if adverse effects occur. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, spicy, or other irritating foods to prevent interference with the herb's effectiveness. Moreover, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and individuals with special constitutions should use Xuedang cautiously.
