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There is a popular saying on the Internet: When Chinese reach a certain age, they will awaken certain things, such as drinking tea, autumn pants, gold, and the legend of the phoenix.
Talking about it is no exception, the things that have awakened recently are planting flowers and grass.
The balcony in the house is full of large and small flower pots, about twenty or thirty pots, planted some of their favorite flowers and plants.
In the early spring of this year, in the pot planted with osmanthus and wax plum blossoms, a green weed grows, and a tender stem has three leaves on the top, which closes at dusk and opens in the morning, which feels quite interesting.
I took out my mobile phone and scanned it, and I knew everything, and it turned out to be the famous sorrel.
Skilled old Chinese medicine practitioners will use sorrel in combination with other herbs to regulate the body of those who suffer from the "three highs".
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the health of the human body is maintained by the balance of yin and yang, and the harmony of qi and blood. Once this balance is disrupted, various diseases can occur, including the three highs.
First of all, we must understand that the three highs - high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids are not isolated diseases, they are often closely related to the dysfunction of the human organs and the poor flow of qi and blood.
For hypertension, TCM will start from the perspectives of liver and kidney yin deficiency and liver yang hyperactivity, and reconcile the balance of yin and yang in the human body through methods such as nourishing yin and latent yang, calming the liver and quenching wind, so as to achieve the effect of lowering blood pressure. Commonly used Chinese medicines include cassia seed, chrysanthemum, hook vine, etc., all of which have antihypertensive effects and relatively few side effects.
For hyperglycemia, traditional Chinese medicine focuses on regulating the function of the spleen and stomach and enhancing the body's ability to metabolize sugar. Through methods such as strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, nourishing yin and nourishing the body, insulin secretion and insulin resistance can be improved, so as to achieve the purpose of lowering blood sugar. Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include astragalus, yam, and wheat winter, which not only have hypoglycemic effects, but also improve the systemic symptoms of diabetic patients.
As for hyperlipidemia, TCM will treat it from the perspectives of phlegm-dampness internal obstruction, blood stasis blockage, etc. Through phlegm and dampness, blood circulation and stasis, the garbage and toxins in the blood are removed, and the blood lipid level is reduced. Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include Ze Yuan, Hawthorn, Salvia, etc., which can effectively improve dyslipidemia.
It can not only reconcile qi and blood, balance yin and yang, but also have multiple effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, invigorating blood circulation and removing stasis, diuretic and dampness, etc., which has significant curative effects on improving a variety of diseases, and is a bright pearl in the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine.
Such an excellent medicinal material, we must introduce it carefully and share it with everyone.
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The sorrel of sorrel is pronounced "(cù), which means the same as "vinegar". Looking at the name, I also know that it has something to do with acid. Yes, it contains a lot of oxalic acid in its stems and leaves.
The "Compendium of Materia Medica" explains the name: "This grass is also trifolic acid." The smell is like vinegar, and the name of the sour pulp of the lantern plant is the same. Hence the name sorrel.
It also has many common names, such as sour grass, trifolic acid, turtledove acid, sour mimi, drunken syrup, etc., which also indicate that this grass is sour.
In many works of materia medica, sorrel has been included, saying that it tastes acidic and cold, can clear away heat and dampness, detoxify and reduce swelling.
It is used for cold and fever, enteritis, urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, neurasthenia, external treatment of bruises, snake bites, carbuncle sores and boils, athlete's foot, eczema, burns.
In the "Debei Materia Medica", it is recorded that the sorrel grass: start with Yangming and Sun Sutra.
In the "Compendium of Medical Forestry", it explains the sorrel: "nourish the lungs and diarrhea of the liver, remove heat, and remove blood stasis", like other books also recorded the medicinal value of sorrel, which can be concocted into Chinese medicinal materials after treatment, and has many uses.
It is no wonder that the sorrel is also called "lung-clearing grass" in the folk, and now there are many such plants in the village, but not many people know its use.
Sorrel is rich in potassium, which helps to promote the excretion of sodium in the body, thereby maintaining the electrolyte balance in the body and helping to lower blood pressure.
The polyphenols in sorrel can reduce serum cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, and have a certain effect on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Although sorrel does not directly lower blood sugar, it contains certain active ingredients that can promote insulin secretion and increase tissue utilization of glucose, thereby helping to lower blood sugar.
Therefore, sorrel is known as the "nemesis of the three highs", and the old Chinese medicine doctor likes to call it "antihypertensive grass". Moreover, because it is rich in oxalic acid, the ancients used it to wipe copperware, and it is said that the bronze ware wiped by it will become shiny and bright.
It is recorded in the "Book of Sketches": commonly known as sour pulp. The old does not carry out the state soil, next to Yunsheng Road. Nowadays, there are many wetlands and human gardens in the south, middle and lower regions, and there may be living people in the north.
The leaves are like water weeds, clustered, and there are three leaves at the end of the stem, and fine yellow flowers are born between the leaves, which are really black. It is used for leaf picking in the summer month. When the child is young, the child eats more. The southerners used stone tools to make them as white as silver.
According to research, the stone tools here refer to bronze tools.
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Sorrel can be picked in all seasons, and the medicinal effect is better when there are flowers and fruits in summer and autumn, and the sediment is removed and dried. A few common herbal remedies for sorrel are recommended to everyone:
Treatment of cough: 9 grams of sorrel (honey burned), 3 grams of mulberry white bark (honey burned), decoction in water. This prescription can be used to treat cough symptoms.
Treatment of cough and asthma: 30 grams of fresh sorrel, 9 grams of aster, decoction. This recipe can help relieve coughing and wheezing.
Treatment of postpartum abdominal pain: 30 grams of fresh whole herbs, 3 eggs, appropriate amount of wine, decoction in water, divided into 3 doses. This formula has a certain relief effect on postpartum abdominal pain.
Treatment of jaundice hepatitis: 15~30 grams of sorrel, decoction in water, or mashed juice with fresh grass and rice swill, 1 dose per day. This prescription has a certain effect on the treatment of jaundice hepatitis.
Treatment of urine redness and pain: sorrel, tender pickers, wash and grind to extract natural juice, each serving half together, half a cup of wine and evenly, hollow serving, not through and then take. This formula helps to relieve the symptoms of red and painful urine.
In addition, sorrel can also be stewed pork or made into tea to drink, which has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and is suitable for symptoms such as blood, hot and astringent urine, and dark red urine.
Please note that although sorrel has a variety of medicinal properties, it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist before use to ensure that the medication is safe and reasonable. At the same time, pregnant women and those who are weak should use with caution. In addition, do not use home remedies or make your own prescriptions to avoid unnecessary damage to your body.
Whether it is a leaf or a flower, the sorrel looks quite chic. It prefers a warm and moist environment, and is commonly found in grasses, roadsides, river valleys and understory damp places, and is a beautiful plant that can be used medicinally, edible, and ornamental. Through rational use, we can give full play to its therapeutic effects and protect health.
Source: Health Talk