Smilax glabra, not poria cocos, are different drugs. Smilax glabra is a wild medicinal material, which is the dried rhizome of Liliaceae shrub. Many medical books have recorded its medicinal value. Its taste is sweet, its nature is flat, it enters the liver, stomach and spleen meridians, and its efficacy is the same as that of Poria, so it is a dehumidifying drug. But Smilax glabra is mainly used for clearing away heat and dampness.

The efficacy of Smilax glabra in eliminating dampness and detoxifying is unusual. Many medical books such as Compendium of Materia Medica and Rejuvenation of Materia Medica have recorded its magical effect of eliminating dampness and detoxifying. So, how amazing is it? Let's find out.

clear dampness

Smilax glabra has the effect of eliminating dampness, and can be used to treat hyperlipidemia and eczema caused by damp heat. At the same time, it can also be used to treat eczema in children. Eczema in children generally occurs in infants under two years old. Because of the heavy moisture in the baby's body due to the weather, eczema will be caused, and the skin will be itchy, which will seriously affect the baby's skin and sleep. At this time, you can go to the pharmacy to buy a proper amount of Smilax glabra, grind it into powder and apply it to the affected area, which can effectively treat eczema. In addition, it can also treat herpes and beriberi and tinea pedis.

detoxify

The detoxification effect of Smilax glabra is also very significant. Smilax glabra has antibacterial and bactericidal effects, and can be used to treat various chronic inflammations, effectively kill viruses, treat oral ulcers, and also treat sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses. According to legend, in ancient times, people used Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae decoction to treat severe sore poison, and it was also an important drug for syphilis treatment.

Tongli joint

In addition to removing dampness and detoxifying, Smilax glabra can also dredge joints. Smilax glabra can increase the discharge of hematuria and effectively prevent gout. In addition, Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae decoction can relieve pain in bones and muscles and treat knee joint effusion. It is especially suitable for joint patients. In addition, Smilax glabra can also be used to treat headaches.

Tips: Smilax glabra is nontoxic, but it is a medicine after all. When it is used to treat diseases, you need to consult a professional doctor according to your own situation and use Smilax glabra correctly under the guidance of a doctor.