The four major medicinal herbs belong to traditional Chinese medicine and are local specialties in Jiaozuo District, Henan Province. It mainly refers to the four traditional Chinese medicines produced in ancient Huaiqing Prefecture: yam, achyranthes root, rehmannia glutinosa, and chrysanthemum. my country's earliest pharmacological classic "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" lists the yam, rehmannia glutinosa, achyranthes root and chrysanthemum produced in "Qinhuaidi" as top-grade.
1. Huaiyam: It is an important nourishing medicine. It can nourish the kidneys, strengthen the stomach and resolve phlegm, replenish qi, dispel cold wind, calm the mind, soothe the soul, and grow muscle marrow. It is often used to treat diarrhea, spermatorrhea, kidney deficiency and forgetfulness, fatigue and emaciation, neurasthenia and other conditions. It can also be used to treat chilblains on hands and feet, phlegm and asthma, and frequent urination. It is one of the commonly used tonics in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.
2. Achyranthes bidentata: It can be used to nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen muscles and bones, dredge meridians, and disperse bad blood. It is often used to treat cold-dampness, waist and knee bone pain, soreness and weakness of waist and knees, spasm of limbs, and menstrual blood. Symptoms such as irregularities, postpartum blood stasis, abdominal pain, bloody stranguria, bruises and knee bending are among the commonly used drugs for unblocking collaterals and activating blood circulation in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.
3. Rehmannia glutinosa: Especially cooked rehmannia glutinosa, it can be used to fill bone marrow, grow muscles, produce essence and blood, nourish the five internal organs, benefit ears and eyes, blacken beard and hair, and open blood vessels. It is a good product for curing diseases and prolonging life.
4. Huaiju: It has high medicinal value. Huaiju is often used to improve eyesight, and Hangju is often used to clear away heat. Chrysanthemum not only has a refreshing fragrance that makes people feel refreshed, but also has the effects of improving eyesight and dispelling heat, which can relieve symptoms such as blurry eyes, dizziness, and headaches.