One of the main components of Xiao Si Pill is Gleditsia sinensis, whose main functions are: resolving phlegm, inducing resuscitation, dispersing stagnation and reducing swelling. It can be used for treating apoplexy with mouth obstruction, unconsciousness, epilepsy with excessive phlegm, ignorance, laryngitis with phlegm obstruction, excessive phlegm, asthma and cough, uncomfortable expectoration, and dry stool. External treatment of carbuncle and swelling. So, what is the efficacy and function of Xiao Si Pill?
The main components of Xiao Si Pill are yellow wine, Gleditsia sinensis, morning glory, Cyperus tuber and so on. In Xiao Si Pills, morning glory is also called Erchou, which mainly contains morning glory glycoside. Petunia glycoside can decompose morning glory in intestine, stimulate intestine, promote peristalsis and cause strong diarrhea. Gleditsia sinensis can stimulate the intestine, relieve constipation and expel gas. Anthraquinone glycoside mainly contained in rhubarb is the main component that causes diarrhea. It is reported that Gleditsia sinensis is used to treat acute intestinal obstruction, and rhubarb is used to treat flatulence and ascaris intestinal obstruction. Petunia and Gleditsia sinensis have diuretic, diuretic and expectorant effects, while Areca catechu, Rhizoma Cyperi, Oletum Trogopterori and Radix et Rhizoma Rhei have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Areca catechu, rhubarb and Gleditsia sinensis in the prescription can repel insects; According to clinical observation, Gleditsia sinensis can treat acute schistosomiasis and has a certain antipyretic effect on patients with mild and moderate schistosomiasis. The whole prescription has the functions of relaxing bowels, inducing diuresis, eliminating phlegm, resisting bacteria, diminishing inflammation, relieving pain and killing insects, so it can be used to treat habitual constipation, acute and chronic nephritis edema, heart disease edema and other diseases.
Therefore, the main functions of Xiao Si Pill are promoting diuresis, resolving phlegm, promoting digestion, promoting qi circulation, inducing stagnation and relaxing bowels. It can be used for various food retention, phlegm retention, stagnation, fullness in the chest, abdominal distension and pain, and constipation.