The efficacy and function of delphinium Toxicity of delphinium

Delphinium is a wild herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. The whole plant can be used as medicine. It is usually harvested in summer. After harvesting, it is washed, cut into sections, and dried for use as medicine. Its seeds and roots need to be harvested in autumn. They also have high medicinal value after being used as medicine. However, delphinium is a poisonous medicinal plant. People must pay attention to its toxicity when using it.

[Warning] The whole plant is poisonous, and the seeds are the most toxic. They mainly contain alkaloids, which can cause nervous system poisoning if ingested.

The efficacy and function of delphinium

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Delphinium is a Chinese herbal medicine with a cold nature. Its main function is to clear away heat and detoxify. When people have various symptoms of internal heat due to excessive heat toxins, they can directly take the dried delphinium. People with hot constitutions and those who often get internal heat can prevent various symptoms of internal heat by taking delphinium.

2. Induce vomiting and diarrhea

After the seeds of delphinium are used as medicine, they have a significant stimulating effect on the human stomach and intestines. Usually, when people accidentally consume substances that are harmful to the body, they can directly take delphinium seeds to induce vomiting, which can allow the harmful substances in the body to be excreted as soon as possible. In addition, it can also speed up the body's metabolism and allow toxic substances to be excreted from the body along with the body's metabolism. It has a good therapeutic effect on human food poisoning.

3. Kill insects and relieve itching

Delphinium is also a traditional Chinese medicine that can kill insects and relieve itching. When people have scabies or head lice, they can use delphinium to treat them after it has been made into medicine. During treatment, you can add it to clean water and boil it. After the decoction is out, you can directly wash the affected area. Use it 1 to 2 times a day, it can have a particularly obvious therapeutic effect.

4. Reduce swelling and relieve pain

After being used as medicine, delphinium is also a good medicine for treating human injuries and sprains. It has excellent effects in reducing swelling, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. When needed, people only need to mash fresh delphinium into a paste and apply it to the affected area. After using the medicine, the symptoms of swelling and pain can be quickly relieved.

Toxicity of Delphinium

Although delphinium has excellent medicinal effects, it is toxic to a certain extent. The delphinium alkaloids it contains are particularly harmful to the human body. People who take an overdose of delphinium can suffer from drug poisoning, which can lead to convulsions or respiratory failure, and in severe cases, death. Therefore, delphinium should be used mainly for external use. If you need to take it internally, you must consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.