Speaking of bruises, the first thing that comes to mind is safflower oil. So what other uses does safflower oil have? Below I will introduce to you whether safflower oil can be used for scraping. ? Can safflower oil cure arthritis?

Can safflower oil be used for scraping?

Safflower oil is an external medicine for dispelling wind. It is used for skin itching, rheumatic bone pain, bruises and sprains, and exogenous headaches. Safflower oil is a reddish-brown liquid with a pungent taste and a special qi. It is an external medicine for dispelling wind and used for rheumatism and bone pain. However, safflower oil is prohibited on damaged areas of skin and mucous membranes, because safflower oil contains drugs that irritate the skin and is also volatile. If it is dropped on the body and not applied, it will disappear after a while, and there will be traces of safflower oil. Leaves color marks, so it is not suitable for use as a gua sha treatment.

The ingredients of scraping oil are some common medicinal materials. Such as safflower, ginger, peppermint, menthol, borneol, alcohol, glycerin, etc. These traditional Chinese medicines are extracted and reprocessed to form a scraping oil with certain functions. It has the functions of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing away heat and detoxification, moisturizing the skin, opening pores and dispelling evil spirits, dredging the meridians and unblocking collaterals, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. effect.

On the one hand, its alcohol is disinfectant, and on the other hand, it can also promote blood circulation; safflower has the effects of promoting blood circulation, promoting menstruation, removing blood stasis and relieving pain, and is a commonly used medicine for promoting blood circulation; ginger has the effect of promoting sweating and relieving inflammation. It can dispel cold evil and promote blood circulation; menthol is the essence extracted from the leaves and stems of mint, and has a cooling and antipruritic effect; borneol is a commonly used ingredient in external medicine, which has the functions of clearing the orifices and dispersing stagnant fire. , the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain.

The skin caused by the rash caused by scraping is actually somewhat damaged, but only slightly. This is also one of the purposes of the treatment. Gua Sha oil has a protective effect on the damaged skin without irritation, while safflower oil has a protective effect on the damaged skin. It won’t work, because we have introduced that it is irritating to damaged skin, so safflower oil cannot be used instead of gua sha oil. This is why everyone knows about gua sha but uses oil indiscriminately.

Can safflower oil cure arthritis

The correct usage and dosage of safflower oil should be: pour an appropriate amount of safflower oil into the palm of your hand, and then rub it on the injured area. While rubbing, you should also rub it to make it penetrate into the skin without making it spicy, 4 to 6 times a day.

Rheumatism in medicine refers to unexplained chronic pain in joints and surrounding soft tissues. Rheumatic diseases refer to a large class of diseases with different causes but the common point is that they involve joints and surrounding soft tissues, including muscles, ligaments, bursae, and fascia.

The main functions of safflower oil are to dispel wind, activate collaterals, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is used for external pain relief from rheumatic muscle and joint pain, numbness of hands and feet, and bruises and burns.

It can be seen that this product is very effective in treating rheumatism.

Use safflower oil with caution

1. When there is local swelling after a sprain

After human tissue is damaged by external force, it will show an inflammatory reaction, and a large amount of fluid will flow from the blood vessels. Internal leakage into the sprained area causes local swelling, which then compresses the nerves and causes pain. This reaction usually reaches its peak within 24 hours. If safflower oil is used at this time, it will accelerate local blood circulation and increase leakage. Not only will it not have a therapeutic effect, but it will aggravate local swelling and pain. At this time, you should rest, elevate the affected limb, and apply cold compress immediately to help the blood vessels contract and reduce swelling and pain. Wait 24 hours, then apply safflower oil to reduce inflammation, disperse stasis, and relieve pain.

Little knowledge about safflower oil

Safflower oil is a topical medicated oil liniment used to treat sore limbs caused by surgical bruises and contusions. It is a common product for home and travel. Allergic reactions have occurred clinically. cases are rarely reported. This article introduces a case caused by it to explore the cause of the disease.

The patient is male, 18 years old. On August 1, 1997, the right side suffered from swelling and pain, and limited movement. X-rays showed no symptoms. He took Yunnan Baiyao capsules and washed them with the Chinese herbal medicine Angelica sinensis, Sappan wood, Shenjincao, Tougucao, and red peony root decocted in water for 1 day. Within a week, the swelling subsided, but the movement was still limited and painful, so I applied Zhenlong Brand Zhengsafflower Oil to the affected area 4 times/day. After 2 days of application, my skin became flushed. I continued to apply it without paying attention, and local swelling gradually appeared. Where blisters form.

The damage boundary was obvious, and the dermatologist diagnosed it as contact dermatitis caused by safflower oil (note: all other drugs were stopped during the application of safflower oil). After discontinuation of use, give 30g each of Phellodendron cylindrical, cypress, raw licorice, double flower, paeonol bark, and mulberry leaves, decoct in water and wait for cold and wet compresses, and the patient will gradually recover.

Discussion: Safflower oil contains: white oil, white camphor oil, cinnamon leaf oil, cinnamaldehyde, turpentine oil, wintergreen oil and other drugs. It is an external medicinal oil for the treatment of sore limbs caused by surgical bruises. It has first-aid, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effects. It is moderately priced, reliable in efficacy and convenient to use. Therefore, it is widely used in clinical practice and is a must-have for home and travel. Clinical cases of allergic reactions are rarely reported.

The possible causes of contact dermatitis in this case are:

① The patient is allergic;

② Excessive dosage of medication.

Judging from the ingredients of Zhenghong Medicinal Oil, it is a traditional Chinese medicine extract. However, it is really difficult to know which ingredients in the medicine the patient is allergic to. The purpose of this case report is to remind us medical workers and Patients with allergies should pay more attention to the clinical medication, regardless of internal or external use, even traditional Chinese medicine preparations.