What are the effects and benefits of vetch?

1. The effects of big vetch

(1) Regulating the middle: This effect was recorded in the ancient book "Supplements to the Materia Medica." It clearly states that it has the effect of regulating the middle and promoting the large and small intestines. Another book, "Materia Medica of Overseas Medicines," also records another effect, namely "governing the water passages and moistening the large intestine."

(2) Boosting qi and refreshing the spirit: It also has the function of making a person feel refreshed and clear-headed, as well as the function of lifting a person's spirits, making work and life more efficient. This effect is likewise clearly recorded in many books: "Boosts qi, refreshes the spirit, strengthens the will..."

(3) Invigorating blood and stopping bleeding, etc.: It can also be applied to the treatment of wounds and can stop bleeding. It can also promote blood generation and tissue regeneration, which helps speed the recovery of external wounds. This effect is recorded in "Convenient Formulas from Herbs and Trees."

(4) Relieving cough: It also has a relieving effect on cough reactions caused by various reasons, such as colds.

(5) Treating lower back pain, kidney deficiency, etc.: It also has effects on some specific conditions, such as soreness and pain in the lower back and kidney deficiency. This is mentioned in the "Records of Chinese Materia Medica" of Sichuan Province.

2. The effects of small vetch

(1) Stopping nosebleeds: Sometimes a nosebleed flows and cannot be effectively stopped. At this time, an appropriate amount of the plant can be taken, ground into powder, boiled, and taken, which can stop the nosebleed as quickly as possible.

(2) Treating boils: Take fresh whole small vetch plants, add salt, pound them into a paste, and use it externally.

(3) Treating heat-type malaria: Pound it into a paste and take its juice.