The Efficacy and Functions of Sea Stars
Disease description:
I accidentally got injured from a fall, and they gave me a medicinal liquor to use, which contains starfish. I was not aware that starfish have medicinal value before, so could you please tell me what are its functions and benefits?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
The main functions and effects of starfish include:
1. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Starfish is believed to improve blood circulation and help eliminate internal blood stasis, thereby providing some relief for injuries from falls or blows, as well as swelling and pain caused by blood stasis.
2. Pain relief: In folk medicine in some regions, starfish is used to alleviate pain, especially pain caused by nerve-related conditions and rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Clearing heat and relieving summerheat: It can help alleviate symptoms such as irritability and thirst caused by heat syndromes.
4. Alleviating goiter: The iodine content in starfish can help improve symptoms such as neck swelling and goiter caused by iodine deficiency.
5. Nutritional value: Rich in protein, amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Particularly, the unsaturated fatty acids in starfish are beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases and lowering cholesterol levels.
