What are the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Shegan (Blackberry Lily rhizome)?

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Relieving cough and moistening the lungs: Shegan has the effect of relieving cough and moistening the lungs, and is often used to treat cough caused by wind-cold. Reducing internal heat and clearing heat: combined with Huangqin (Baikal Skullcap root), it can reduce internal heat and clear heat. Treating stomach abscess and sores: it has the effect of removing abscesses and sores in the stomach. Eliminating phlegm and soothing the throat: combined with Jiegeng (Balloon Flower root), it has a very good effect of eliminating phlegm and soothing the throat.

1. Relieving cough and moistening the lungs

Shegan has a cough-relieving effect, and is mostly used to treat cough and labored breathing caused by being exposed to wind-cold or drinking something too cold. If used together with Shengjiang (ginger) and Xixin (Asarum), the effect is even better. In addition, it also has a lung-moistening effect. If used together with Beimu (Fritillary bulb) and Mahuang (Ephedra), the effect is even better.

2. Reducing internal heat and clearing heat

Shegan is cold in nature and has a certain effect of reducing internal heat and clearing heat. Combined with medicines that are likewise cold in nature, such as Huangqin, it can produce a better effect of reducing internal heat and clearing heat.

3. Treating stomach abscess and sores

Zhang Yuansu once recorded in "Zhenzhu Nang": Shegan has the effect of removing abscesses and sores in the stomach, and using it in an appropriate amount can treat stomach abscesses and sores very well.

4. Eliminating phlegm and soothing the throat

Shegan also has the effect of eliminating phlegm and soothing the throat. Combined with Jiegeng, it can produce a better effect of clearing the throat and soothing the larynx. This combination can effectively treat sore, swollen throat.

5. Helping excretion

For patients with abnormal urination and defecation, Shegan also has a certain therapeutic effect. Take its stems and leaves, grind them into juice with a mortar, and take it raw, which can relieve the symptoms of abnormal urination and defecation.

6. Treating mumps

Clean the harvested Shegan, then cut off its roots, add an appropriate amount of water, and decoct over a gentle fire. Taking it twice a day can produce an effect of treating mumps.