Cockscomb seedling

Cockscomb seedling

(compendium)

[source] it is the stem and leaf of Celosia cristata. See "cockscomb" for plant morphology.

[nature and taste] Compendium: "sweet, cool, non-toxic. "

[function indications] it is used to treat hemorrhoids, dysentery, hematemesis, bleeding, HAEMORRHEA, urticaria.

① "Gangmu": "treatment of hemorrhoids and blood diseases. "

② "Women's Decoction in the south of the five ridges". Take the leaves and decoction to treat dysentery. "

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 3-5 yuan. External use: fried, washed or tamped.

[prescription selection] ① for diarrhea, hemorrhoids, bleeding, hematemesis, haemorrhagia and HAEMORRHEA: take the whole herb of Celosia cristata in boiling water.

② Treatment of urticaria: cockscomb whole grass, water fried, oral and external wash.

③ Treatment of centipede bite: whole cockscomb grass, mash and apply to the affected area. (herbal medicine manual of Jiangxi Province)

Chinese PinYin : Ji Guan Miao