There is a difference between Shengjiancao and Shujiancao in terms of flavor, efficacy, and main treatment.
1. Sexual flavor and categorization of meridians: Cordyceps Sinensis is bitter, slightly pungent and warm in nature; it belongs to the liver, spleen and kidney meridians. It is bitter, slightly pungent and warm in nature, and belongs to the liver, spleen and kidney meridians.
2. Efficacy: Elongation herb has the efficacy of dispelling wind and removing dampness, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals. It is also effective in removing wind and dampness, relaxing tendons and activating blood circulation, clearing the eyes and detoxifying the toxins.
3. Indications: The herb is used to treat joint pain and unfavorable flexion and extension. Shu Jin Cao is used for treating lumbar muscle strain, inability to straighten arms and legs after injury of tendons, menstrual disorders, night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping sweating after waking up), conjunctivitis, etc. It is also used for treating pains in joints and unfavorable flexion and extension.
Note that pregnant women and those with excessive bleeding should not take Elixir of Tendons.
Medical supervision is required for taking the above medicines.