Catechu catechu is a herbaceous plant derived from the tea tree family. It has many effects and functions, but it also needs to pay attention to taboos. The following is relevant information:

Effects and functions:

1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Catechu catechu has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can be used to treat various colds, malaria and other fever illnesses. It can also be used for anti-inflammation and sterilization.

2. Repelling insects and maggots: Catechu catechu can help expel mites in the intestines and skin, and can also treat skin scabies and other diseases.

3. Reduce swelling and detoxify: Acanthus catechu has obvious effects of reducing swelling and detoxification, and can be used to treat hepatocholitis, tuberculosis, influenza and other diseases.

4. Replenishing the liver and kidneys: Catechu catechu can improve physical condition by excreting toxins, and can also promote liver and kidney function to achieve health-enhancing effects.

5. Stomach and digestion: Catechu catechu can promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance digestion, and relieve indigestion, stomachache and other problems.

Taboos:

1. Infants, pregnant women and lactating women are not allowed to consume catechu.

2. Some people may have allergic reactions to catechu and should be eaten with caution or avoid eating.

3. Although catechu has many benefits, excessive drinking should be avoided and the dosage should be controlled within the normal range of tea consumption.