The Efficacy and Functions of the Traditional Chinese Medicine "Hai Xiao"
Disease description:
Recently, I've been experiencing some gastrointestinal discomfort and frequent acid reflux. I heard that the traditional Chinese medicine *Hai Xiao* (cuttlebone) can treat excessive stomach acid, and I would like to know what other benefits it offers besides this effect?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Sea螵蛸, known in medical terminology as Cuttlebone, is an important traditional Chinese medicine. It has a salty, astringent, and warm nature and flavor, and is associated with the spleen and kidney meridians, offering multiple therapeutic effects and functions.
1. Hemostasis: Sea螵蛸 demonstrates effective hemostatic properties and can be used in treating various hemorrhagic conditions, such as hematemesis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, and traumatic bleeding. Its mechanism involves promoting blood coagulation, accelerating the wound healing process, and reducing blood loss. It also shows certain therapeutic effects on internal organ bleeding.
2. Consolidating Essence: Sea螵蛸 is also used for treating male conditions such as nocturnal emission and premature ejaculation, exhibiting the function of nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence.
3. Arresting Leucorrhea: It shows significant effectiveness in treating excessive vaginal discharge and similar symptoms in women.
4. Neutralizing Acid and Relieving Pain: Sea螵蛸 can neutralize acid and relieve pain, particularly effective in treating symptoms such as excessive gastric acid secretion, stomach pain, and acid regurgitation.
5. Drying Dampness and Promoting Wound Healing: It can be applied externally to treat eczema, damp ulcers, and non-healing wounds or ulcers.
Administration of this medicine should be conducted under the guidance of a qualified physician.
