Introduction to the efficacy, function and edible method of Prunella vulgaris! Who can't drink? Is it for thyroid nodules?

The herbal tea we usually drink contains Prunella vulgaris, which is a cool and cool product to relieve summer heat. Prunella vulgaris is a common Chinese herbal medicine in the Taiwan market and has certain medicinal value. what are the efficacy, effects and edible methods of Prunella vulgaris? Who can't drink? Is it for thyroid nodules?

Prunella vulgaris

1. Introduction

Prunella vulgaris, also known as Prunella vulgaris, Prunella vulgaris (Yunnan), Iron Grass (Compendium of Materia Medica), Naidong (Compendium of Materia Medica), Swallow Noodle (Compendium of Materia Medica), White Flower, June dry, Big head Flower, Prunella vulgaris, is a kind of perennial herb, which belongs to Labiatae. Generally, semi-dry ears are used as medicine in summer, but whole grass is often used in the Taiwan market. Prunella vulgaris beverages are sold in general cool tea shops, which mainly grow in sparse forests, barren mountains, ridges and roadsides, flowering from April to June and fruiting period from July to October. Because the grass the Summer Solstice withered later, it has this name.

2. Distribution

China is mainly distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang and Henan.

3. Shape

Stems and leaves ovate-oblong or ovoid, margin with inconspicuous undulate teeth or nearly entire, leaf surface dark green, abaxially light green; flowers dense verticillate pseudo-spikes, calyx campanulate, Corolla purple, blue or reddish purple.

Second, the efficacy and function of Prunella vulgaris

Efficacy one: clear heat and remove fire, clear liver and clear eyes

According to traditional Chinese medicine, Prunella vulgaris has a pungent, bitter and cold taste, belongs to the liver and gallbladder meridian, is non-toxic, and the whole grass is used as medicine, and the ear has the effect of clear fire and clear eyes, with mulberry leaves, chrysanthemum and cassia seed, which has a certain effect on the inflammation of liver fire; with Angelica sinensis and Chinese wolfberry, it plays a certain role in clearing the liver and nourishing the liver.

Efficacy 2: sterilization, lowering blood pressure

The flower ear of Prunella vulgaris can activate liver and gallbladder to treat mental tension and conjunctivitis caused by liver dysfunction, and has a convergent effect, and can treat gingival bleeding, sore throat, hemorrhoids and menorrhagia, etc. it has the effects of sterilization, convergence, promoting wound healing and lowering blood pressure.

Efficacy 3: dispersing knots and reducing swelling

The taste of Prunella vulgaris is pungent, bitter, cold, and the ear has the effect of loose knot and detumescence, which can be used for gall, gall tumor, breast hyperplasia, breast abscess, goiter, lymph node tuberculosis, often with Fritillaria, Xiangfu and other drugs to treat liver depression and fire, phlegm-fire condensed gall; with Kunbu, Xuanshen and other treatment of gall tumor; with dandelion can treat mastitis swelling and pain; with honeysuckle, can treat heat ulcer.

Note: (remember to follow the doctor's advice when using Prunella vulgaris to treat diseases, this article is for sharing reference only)

Third, the edible method of Prunella vulgaris

1. Usage and dosage

(1) Oral administration: decoction, 6g to 15g; pill, powder or boiled ointment

(2) external use: an appropriate amount of fried water is washed or mashed.

2. Eating method

(1) Prunella vulgaris tea: take appropriate amount of Prunella vulgaris and soak it in boiling water for 15 minutes and drink instead of tea, which has the effect of clearing liver and dispersing knots.

(2) Prunella vulgaris chrysanthemum tea: Prunella vulgaris and chrysanthemum are put into a cup and soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes, which has the effect of clearing the liver and calming the liver. it has a certain effect on headache and vertigo caused by inflammation of liver fire.

(3) Prunella vulgaris soybean soup: wash the Prunella vulgaris and wrap it with gauze, then stew it with mung beans in a pot, and add an appropriate amount of rock sugar, which can clear away heat and relieve dryness and nourish the liver.

3. Points for attention

(1) Prunella vulgaris can not be taken for a long time, otherwise it will stimulate the stomach and may have side effects. Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz can be added properly when taking.

(2) people with weak spleen and stomach should avoid taking Prunella vulgaris.

Who can't drink Prunella vulgaris?

1. People with cold Prunella vulgaris, weak spleen and stomach, pregnant women and menstrual women are advised not to eat Prunella vulgaris.

2, allergic constitution is not suitable to drink, some people will cause allergic reactions to the body after taking Prunella vulgaris, such as papules, erythema, or itching all over the body, palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness. Some patients even have symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort.

Can Prunella vulgaris treat thyroid nodules?

Prunella vulgaris has the effect of reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and has a certain auxiliary effect on benign thyroid nodules, which may not be cured. It is suggested that scientific treatment should be carried out after hospital examination.

Conclusion: as a common traditional Chinese medicine, Prunella vulgaris has good medicinal value, but usually do not eat too much to avoid side effects, and do not regard it as a medicine to thoroughly treat some diseases, or scientific treatment.