The Fujian Province standard for Chinese medicinal herbs records that the knapweed can be used for medicinal purposes, can be decocted for internal use or external use, has the effect of clearing away heat, eyesight, etc., can be used for wind-heat colds, red eyes, swelling and pain and other illnesses, but does not have a role in the treatment of gout.
Jiejiecao medicinal use comes from the dried above-ground parts of the plant Jiejiecao of the family Mucuna pruriens, slightly cold in nature. Jiejie Cao has the effects of clearing heat, brightening the eyes, stopping bleeding and diuretic, and can be used for wind-heat colds, coughs, cloudiness, redness and swelling of the eyes, blood in urine, epistaxis (nosebleed), intestinal wind and blood, jaundice, gonorrhea, and leucorrhea, but not for the treatment of gout disease.
Chinese medicine treatment of gout can take gout relief capsule, gout fixed tablets and other proprietary Chinese medicines.
Jiejie grass can not cure gout, such as suffering from gout suggest timely medical treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions to identify the use of medication, not self-medication.