The Efficacy and Functions of Cock's Comb Seeds
Disease description:
Mom said she went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor told her to take cockscomb seeds. What are the effects and benefits of cockscomb seeds?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The seeds of cockscomb flower are sweet and astringent in taste, slightly cold in property, and are associated with the liver and large intestine meridians. Their main functions and indications include:
1. Cooling the blood and stopping bleeding: Patients experiencing symptoms such as hematemesis (vomiting blood) or metrorrhagia (abnormal uterine bleeding) can use cockscomb flower in combination with other herbs for treatment. It is also effective for hemorrhoidal bleeding and hematochezia (blood in stool). Boiling cockscomb flower in water and using the liquid to first steam and then wash the affected area can effectively reduce local swelling.
2. Promoting diuresis and reducing edema: Helps facilitate the elimination of excess body fluids and alleviate symptoms of edema.
3. Beautifying the skin and nourishing the complexion: Whether taken internally or applied externally, it can help improve skin condition, reduce wrinkles, and provide certain cosmetic benefits.
4. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Due to its slightly cold nature, it can be used to treat boils, carbuncles, and pain caused by heat toxicity.
5. Protecting vision: It has a significant protective effect on the eyes, helping to prevent visual deterioration and relieve symptoms such as excessive tearing upon exposure to wind.
Before using any herbal medicine, one should always consult a physician to ensure safety and efficacy. Particularly for pregnant women and individuals with weak constitutions, cautious use under a doctor's guidance is recommended. Although cockscomb seeds are beneficial, they should not be taken in excessive amounts so as to avoid adverse reactions.
