Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) can cure which diseases?

Apr 21, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Introduction

The diseases primarily treated by Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) generally include heat-toxin dysentery with blood, damp-heat diarrhea, intestinal abscess with abdominal pain, heat-toxin sores and ulcers, and genital eczema. However, effectiveness may vary depending on individual body conditions. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional in advance. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, children, individuals with indigestion, the physically weak, and those with allergic constitutions should use Pulsatilla cautiously or avoid its use altogether.

The main diseases treated by Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) generally include heat-toxin bloody dysentery, damp-heat diarrhea, intestinal abscess with abdominal pain, heat-toxin skin ulcers, and genital eczema. However, the curative effect may vary depending on individual physical conditions. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult a doctor in advance. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Heat-Toxin Bloody Dysentery: For dysentery with symptoms of pus and blood in stool, tenesmus, and burning sensation in the anus caused by excessive heat-toxin, Pulsatilla Decoction is a classic prescription that can clear the intestines, cool the blood, detoxify, and stop dysentery.

2. Damp-Heat Diarrhea: Used for abdominal pain and yellow, sticky diarrhea accompanied by burning sensation in the anus caused by accumulation of damp-heat in the large intestine. Its bitter and cold nature helps clear heat, dry dampness, and harmonize the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Intestinal Abscess with Abdominal Pain: Combined with Patrinia herb and rhubarb, it can clear the intestines, discharge pus, resolve swellings, and disperse nodules. It is suitable for intestinal abscess caused by stagnation of damp-heat and blood stasis, manifested as tenderness and resistance in the right lower abdomen, fever, and other symptoms.

4. Heat-Toxin Skin Ulcers: Used externally or internally to clear heat-toxin from the blood, indicated for furuncles, carbuncles, erysipelas, and other conditions. When used together with other heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs, it can accelerate the resolution of abscesses.

5. Genital Eczema: For external genital itching, oozing, and erosion caused by downward invasion of damp-heat, decocted herbal washes can be used externally to clear heat, dry dampness, and relieve itching and burning pain.

Pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, individuals with indigestion, the physically weak, and those with allergic constitutions should use Pulsatilla cautiously or avoid its use altogether. Additionally, Pulsatilla should be strictly administered under medical guidance to ensure its safe and effective therapeutic use.

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Is Pulsatilla chinensis the same as Potentilla discolor?

Under normal circumstances, Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) is not Potentilla discolor (Fanbaicao). Although both are traditional Chinese medicinal materials, they differ significantly in terms of botanical characteristics, pharmacological effects, and applicable medical conditions. Therefore, when using these two herbs, appropriate selection and application should be made according to the specific medical condition and under the advice of a physician, avoiding self-medication to ensure efficacy and safety.

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What diseases does Compound BaiTouWeng treat?

Under normal circumstances, Fufang Baitouweng is available in the forms of tablets and capsules. Fufang Baitouweng has functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling blood, and relieving dysentery. It is a commonly used medication for treating damp-heat dysentery. Damp-heat dysentery often presents symptoms such as abdominal pain, tenesmus, and stool mixed with pus and blood. Fufang Baitouweng can effectively alleviate these symptoms and help restore intestinal health.

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What are the efficacy and functions of Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) in treating anal fistula?

Under normal circumstances, Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) can generally exert effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and discharging pus, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, promoting tissue repair, and relieving pain when used to treat anal fistulas. However, it should be noted that Pulsatilla should be used in combination with surgical debridement or topical ointments, rather than relying solely on Chinese herbal medicine to avoid delaying treatment. Spicy and greasy foods should be avoided during the course of medication.

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Does Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) flower treat gout?

Under normal circumstances, "Baitouweng Huagutou" refers to the flower of Pulsatilla chinensis. The flower of Pulsatilla chinensis may have certain adjunctive therapeutic effects on gout under specific conditions, but it is not a primary treatment medication. Gout often occurs due to the accumulation of damp-heat and phlegm-turbidity blockage, especially during acute episodes, which commonly present with joint redness, swelling, heat, pain, fever, dry mouth, and bitter taste—symptoms indicative of damp-heat.