Prunella vulgaris: Origin, Price per Jin, and Whether It Can Treat Hyperthyroidism Explained
Prunella vulgaris, also known as wheat-ear Prunella vulgaris and iron-thread Prunella vulgaris, is a fairly common perennial herbaceous plant found on barren hills and roadsides. Because of its effects in treating headaches, clearing internal heat and improving eyesight, it is widely used as a medicinal herb. So where does Prunella vulgaris come from? How much does it generally cost per jin? Can it treat hyperthyroidism?
Origin introduction:
The global distribution of Prunella vulgaris is mainly across various parts of Europe. It is also widely distributed in North Africa, Soviet Siberia, West Asia, India, Pakistan, Nepal and other places, with occasional sightings in Australia and North America. In China, it is mainly distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan and other provinces and regions.
It generally grows in wet areas of mountain gullies or in damp grassy areas, wasteland and roadsides along riverbanks. It prefers warm and humid environments and can tolerate cold, with strong adaptability, but sandy loam with ample sunlight and good drainage is best. It can also be planted on dry slopes, at the foot of hills, in grassy areas at forest edges, on roadsides and in fields, but low-lying, dust-prone and waterlogged land is not suitable for cultivation. Throughout its entire growth process it rarely suffers from pests or diseases.
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Can it treat hyperthyroidism?
Yes, but only as an auxiliary treatment. This is because the main function of Prunella vulgaris is to clear the liver and improve eyesight, to dissolve stasis and eliminate tumors, and it also has a diuretic and blood-pressure-lowering effect. <Ben Cao Cong Xin> records that Prunella vulgaris can treat scrofula, fistula, goiter, hard masses, breast abscess and breast cancer, and goiter is also hyperthyroidism. However, do not rely on it too much, because Prunella vulgaris cannot completely cure hyperthyroidism; it can only be used as an auxiliary medication to improve the treatment effect.
In addition, Prunella vulgaris also has these effects:
1. Liver deficiency with eye pain, especially when cold tears flow without stopping and there is photophobia and fear of sunlight: use half a liang to one liang of Prunella vulgaris and one liang of Cyperus rotundus, decoct and take daily for several days and it takes effect.
2. Red and white vaginal discharge: gather Prunella vulgaris when it is flowering, dry it in the sun, grind it into powder, take two qian daily and swallow with warm water.
3. Uterine bleeding: grind Prunella vulgaris into powder, take one small spoonful each time and swallow with warm water.
4. Postpartum fainting from blood loss, when the heart qi is about to fail: pound Prunella vulgaris into a paste, squeeze out the juice and drink one bowl; the effect is obvious.
5. Blunt injuries and knife wounds: apply Prunella vulgaris to the injured area (remember to chew the Prunella vulgaris in your mouth until crushed before applying).
6. Tinea versicolor with white spots: decoct Prunella vulgaris into a thick juice and wash the affected area every day.
Side effects:
[Ben Cao Tong Xuan] records: Prunella vulgaris nourishes the blood vessels of the Jueyin and can also dredge and disperse stagnant qi. Eye pain and scrofula are both liver conditions, so it achieves remarkable effects. However, long-term use may also harm the stomach. Only when used together with ginseng and Atractylodes can it be taken for a long time without harm. This shows that the main side effect of Prunella vulgaris is on the stomach, and it must be taken together with warm-natured substances such as ginseng and Atractylodes to avoid harm from long-term use. In addition, Prunella vulgaris is a cold and cooling substance, so people with heavy dampness, weak spleen and stomach, or those suffering from rheumatic disease will experience side effects after drinking it, which can worsen their condition. Some people may also experience allergic reactions after use, such as skin measles, papules, erythema, generalized itching, stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo, abdominal pain, diarrhea, palpitations and so on.