What are the effects of boiling pine needles and star anise in water?

Pine needles and star anise boiled in water have the effect of killing insects and relieving itching, dispelling wind and drying dampness, and regulating qi and relieving pain (relieving pain by unblocking qi). However, the effect is limited, generally does not achieve the therapeutic effect. Pine needles have the efficacy of dispelling wind and dampness, killing insects and relieving itching, and promoting blood circulation and tranquilizing the mind. It is mainly used for treating rheumatism paralyzing pain, foot fungus, wet sores, rubella itching, bruises and so on. Blood deficiency, yin deficiency and internal dryness should be taken with caution. Anise is anise-echoing fragrance, which has the effect of dispersing cold, regulating qi and relieving pain (relieving pain by unblocking qi). It is used for treating cold hernia and abdominal pain (acute abdominal pain caused by internal cold and wind-cold), cold pain in the waist and knees, pain in the epigastrium (abdomen), and cold-dampness in the feet (numbness, soreness and swelling of the legs and feet caused by cold-dampness). It is prohibited for those with yin deficiency and fire (deficiency of yin essence in the body and the appearance of hyperactive deficiency fire). Pine needles and star anise boiled water is limited to the effective dose, generally can not achieve a therapeutic effect, if you want to achieve the desired results, it is recommended that under the guidance of a doctor for formal treatment. Pine needles and star anise boiled water drink if you feel unwell, it is recommended to stop in time, timely medical attention.