It can be used as a traditional Chinese medicine, but there is no authoritative research showing that it has nephrotoxicity, and it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions. It is effective in clearing heat and removing toxins, resolving blood stasis and inducing diuresis.
It is pungent, bitter and cold in nature. It belongs to the lung, liver and kidney meridians. It can be used for the treatment of boils and poisons, sore throat, bruises, oedema, jaundice, snake bites and other diseases.
In addition, where the sore throat, half a branch of lotus can be paired with vervain to clear the throat; treatment of lung carbuncle, can be used with fish, in order to clear the lung carbuncle; treatment of carbuncle (carbuncle occurs in the bowels of the intestinal organs, to fever, right abdominal pain, can be touched for the performance of the lump), can be paired with the red vine, in order to clear the intestines to eliminate carbuncle; the treatment of hepatitis, can be used in conjunction with the Yin Chen, jujube, in order to clear the heat and promote dampness.
It should be noted that it is not suitable for people with blood deficiency, and pregnant women should take it with caution.
The specific use of Chinese herbs, but also in the physician under the guidance of the identification of matching, do not recommend blindly use on their own.