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What are the main effects and functions of Sanguisorba officinalis (burnet bloodwort)?

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Hemostasis: The polyphenols contained in Sanguisorba officinalis inhibit fibrin and can shorten blood clotting time. Antibacterial: It has a good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Tonifying qi and nourishing blood: It has the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing blood, and is suitable for declining immune function and reduced platelets. Promoting wound healing: It can also reduce the risk of wound infection and accelerate healing.

1. Hemostasis

The polyphenols contained in Sanguisorba officinalis have an inhibitory effect on fibrin and can shorten blood clotting time, so it has a hemostatic effect.

2. Antibacterial

It can produce a good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, can make wounds heal in a short time, and can also kill phages and inhibit their reproduction in the human body, although it cannot prevent phages from adsorbing to bacteria.

3. Tonifying qi and nourishing blood

Sanguisorba officinalis can produce the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing blood. It is used for leukopenia caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, viral hepatitis, and other reasons, and can also be used for the treatment of declining immune function and reduced platelets.

4. Promoting wound healing

Topical application of Sanguisorba officinalis powder can promote wound healing, greatly reduce exudation, alleviate edema, and lower the infection rate, and can make wounds recover faster. Experiments have verified that applying it to wounds on the backs of rats made the wounds recover faster.

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