Xihuangcao is a kind of herbaceous plant, and it is also the name of a medicinal material often used as a Chinese herbal medicine. Although this medicinal material is not expensive, it has many effects. It can reduce swelling, remove blood stasis, and reduce inflammation. It has liver-beneficial and anti-tumor effects. Let’s take a look at the efficacy and functions of xihuangcao, as well as consumption methods and contraindications. In addition, consuming xihuangcao has certain side effects, so you must be under the guidance of a doctor before eating it. conduct.

1. Diuretic dampness and reduce jaundice

Xihuangcao can clear away heat, remove dampness and reduce jaundice. It can be used to treat acute jaundice hepatitis and acute cholecystitis when combined with different traditional Chinese medicines.

2. Reduce stasis and reduce swelling

Xihuangcao can reduce stasis and reduce swelling in the heart, liver and large intestine. It can be used to treat swelling and pain from bruises when combined with different Chinese medicines.

3. Anti-tumor

The active ingredient of xihuangcao, xanthophyllin A, has anti-cancer activity and has a significant inhibitory effect on human cervical cancer Hela cells. .

4. Anti-inflammatory and liver-friendly

The water extract of Xihuangcao can inhibit the inflammatory response in the ear of mice caused by xylene, reduce CCL4 and cause the increase of ALT after liver damage in mice. It can resist the increase in capillary permeability in the abdominal cavity of mice caused by acetic acid, indicating that it has anti-inflammatory and hepatotoxic effects.

5. Scavenging free radicals

The flavonoids in Xihuangcao have scavenging effects on hydroxyl free radicals and oxygen free radicals.

6. How to eat:

Xihuangcao loach soup

Ingredients: 30 grams of xihuangcao, 250g of loach; 4 slices of ginger.

Method: Kill the loach alive, wash away the sticky gurgling water and blood with boiling water, put it into a pot with the yellow grass and ginger, add an appropriate amount of water, bring it to a boil over a high fire) simmer for 1 to 2 hours, and season. . Once every other day, drink soup and eat loach.

Efficacy: Clear away dampness and heat.

7. Contraindications of Xihuangcao

1. Although Xihuangcao has certain effects and effects, improper use will increase the burden on the liver and affect the treatment of the disease;

2. People with spleen and stomach deficiency should take Xihuangcao with caution

8. Precautions

(1) Xihuangcao granules should be used according to the specified taking method and dosage;

(2) It is recommended to use Xihuangcao under the guidance of a doctor;

(3) People with acute jaundice hepatitis who have yin-yellow disease must use Xihuangcao granules according to the compatibility to warm the cold and dampness. product.

Although the composition of xihuangcao is complex and rich in chemicals, it has a certain effect in treating liver disease. However, if the dosage of xihuangcao is incorrect, it can easily affect the metabolic function of the liver. If this drug is used, it should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. The side effects of Xihuangcao are very small, and the serious symptoms caused by it have not yet been found