1. Tongcao is the pith of the stems of Araliaceae plants. It returns to the lungs and stomach meridian, clears away phlegm and diuresis; regulates breasts, and is used for gonorrhea and astringent pain; difficulty in urination; edema; jaundice; dampness Febrile disease; short and red urine; less milk after delivery; amenorrhea; vaginal discharge. Therefore, pregnant women can use it to induce lactation. Some women who suffer from breast swelling and pain during menstruation can use it to relieve the swelling and pain. Girls who want to enlarge their breasts can also take it to help the growth of their breasts.

2. It is used for the symptoms of damp-heat syndrome, short red urine or astringent and painful discharge. However, the smell is thin and the effect is slow and weak. It can be used with Akebia and Talc. It can be used to treat damp-heat diseases. Can be used with coix kernels, coix kernels and bamboo leaves. When breast milk is scarce, it can be decoctioned with pig's trotters, pangolin, Ligusticum chuanxiong, licorice, etc.

3. Tongcao has a diuretic effect, can significantly increase urinary potassium excretion, and promotes milk secretion. Tongcao polysaccharide has certain immune-regulating and antioxidant effects.

Medicine contraindications

1. Qi and Yin are deficient, there is no dampness and heat in the body, and pregnant women should be careful when taking Tongcao.

2. People with moderate cold should not take Tongcao. "Compendium of Materia Medica"

3. Tongcao is contraindicated for people with collapse, and Tongcao should not be taken by pregnant women. "Compendium of Materia Medica"

4. Tongcao is contraindicated for those with yin and yang deficiency. "Compendium of Materia Medica"