The efficacy and effects of the herb include dispelling wind and dampness (removing wind and dampness from the body), dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain, and killing insects and relieving itching.
The herb is warm, bitter, pungent, and highly toxic, but the toxicity can be reduced after concocting, and the fresh product is often pounded and applied to the affected area or decocted for external cleansing.
The main effects of the herb include dispelling wind and dampness, dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain, killing insects and relieving itching.
1. Dispel wind and dampness: the broken intestine grass can be pounded and applied externally for the treatment of rheumatism and paralysis caused by the invasion of wind, cold and dampness, pain in the joints, flexion and stretching and other symptoms.
2. Dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain: the broken intestines can be pounded and applied externally for the treatment of bruises, fractures, localized bruising and pain and other symptoms.
3. Killing insects and relieving itching: it can be used to treat skin eczema, malignant sores, stubborn ringworm, sores and boils.
Broken intestines can only be used externally, prohibit internal use. Gastrodia must be used under the guidance of a doctor, and must not be abused on its own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.