Can cat's eye herb be used to treat bone spurs?
Disease description:
During a recent physical examination, the results showed signs of bone spurs (osteophytosis). Someone suggested using cat's eye herb (Yingyangcao) for treatment, but I'm hesitant to use any medication blindly. So I'd like to ask: can cat's eye herb be used to treat bone spurs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
No, it is not recommended. The primary strategy for treating this condition is active calcium supplementation, including consuming more high-calcium foods such as milk, dairy products, and legumes. In traditional Chinese medicine, cat's eye herb (Yuewangcao) is mainly used to treat cough, asthma, and edema, but it has limited therapeutic effect on bone hyperplasia. It is primarily indicated for cough, asthma, and edema. Oral intake may cause toxic reactions such as diarrhea, dizziness, and vomiting. Patients are advised to go to the hospital for examination, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate symptomatic treatment.
