Several Small Experiences Worth Promoting, July 16, 1996

Several Small Experiences Worth Promoting, July 16, 1996

1. Asarum 30–60 g, decocted for 50 minutes first, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Prunus mume flesh treats various polyps throughout the body; adding a small amount of dimethyl sulfoxide to its alcohol extract can treat vitiligo, and adding psoralin to this mixture further enhances the efficacy.

3. Clinical applications of Sophora flavescens: In addition to its usual effects of eliminating damp-heat, killing parasites, and treating necrosis, it also has cardiotonic, leukocyte-increasing, anti-arrhythmic, insomnia-relieving, and pain-relieving effects.

4. Wonderful uses of Bupleurum: There are southern, northern, and bamboo-leaf varieties of Bupleurum, which belong to the Umbelliferae family. It has a bitter taste and neutral nature, making it suitable for all subacute inflammatory toxic conditions. Additionally, its antipyretic effect should be particularly emphasized—this single herb alone has a clear fever-reducing effect.