A wild weed in the countryside turns out to be a miracle cure; you can go gather it on weekends

Once upon a time, in the middle of the night, when you were deep in a sound sleep, you were awakened by gout pain, and that feeling was truly unbearable.

Gout is an ancient disease, often occurring together with high blood sugar, high blood pressure, obesity, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis and so on.Severe gout can cause joint deformity, kidney damage, and even endanger life.

Gout used to occur mostly in middle-aged and elderly people, but now it is gradually affecting younger people, and many young people are also tormented by gout.

In daily life, how should we prevent and treat gout and relieve the pain? Today we recommend a grass that can be seen everywhere in rural areas -Plantain (Plantago asiatica)。

Do not underestimate plantain

It is a treasure for dealing with gout

For gout, since ancient times there have been the oral Shangzhongxia General Gout Formula and the external Golden Yellow Powder for treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and treatment can also be used. However, traditional Chinese medicine has always been characterized by being simple, convenient, effective and inexpensive, and some single remedies and proven recipes in particular can work wonders in curing stubborn diseases (stubborn disease kē: a difficult-to-treat illness).

Among the single remedies and proven recipes for preventing and treating gout, plantain is especially favored. What is the basis for this tiny plantain in preventing and treating gout?

In the Lei Gong Yao Xing Lun, it is pointed out that plantain "can dispel wind toxin";

The Bencao Huiyan holds that plantain seed "when used with herbs that relax the sinews can drain dampness and move qi, strengthen the movement of the feet and knees, and has the proof of rapid effect";

The Yaopin Huayi holds that plantain seed can treat "dampness impediment of the whole body".

From these materia medica texts through the ages, it can be seen that plantain herb and seed can be used to prevent and treat gout.

Pharmacological effects of plantain:

It has a diuretic effect and can increase the excretion of urea and uric acid.

It can act on bronchial secretions, increase respiratory movement and slow it down, and has an expectorant and antitussive effect.

Since plantain herb and seed can prevent and treat gout, what formulas are there exactly? In fact, when plantain is used against gout, the formulas are often very simple; just a few simple herbs can produce a certain effect.

Dietary therapy formulas using plantain to prevent and treat gout

1

Plantain Drink

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain, double the amount if fresh, decoct in water 2 times and take, 1 dose per day, taken continuously; after taking the medicine, symptoms are relieved within 12-15 days of use.

2

Plantain Seed Porridge

Use 100 grams of japonica rice and 25 grams of plantain seed. First wash the japonica rice clean and set aside. Wrap the plantain seed in gauze and put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil for 15 minutes, then remove the plantain seed, put the washed japonica rice into the pot and cook until done; after cooking, you can add a little sugar and it is ready to eat.

3

Plantain Seed Tea

Use 10 grams of plantain seed, pick out impurities, then wash clean and dry in the sun, and set aside. When needed, put the plantain seed in a pot and boil for 5 minutes, and drink when slightly warm.

4

Smilax and Plantain Drink

Smilax glabra is a specialized medicine for preventing and treating gout and has a relatively good effect; combined with plantain, the effect is even better. To use it, take 15 grams each of plantain and Smilax glabra, add water, bring to a boil, and drink as tea.

5

Lysimachia and Plantain Tea

Lysimachia christinae has effects such as promoting water metabolism and relieving strangury, clearing heat and detoxifying, and dissipating blood stasis and reducing swelling; it can be called a good medicine for stones, and paired with plantain, it is also a good match for gout.

In addition, plantain can also be boiled in water for soaking the feet.

When plantain is used to prevent and treat gout, sometimes the herb is used and sometimes the seed is used, but in general the whole herb is sufficient.That such a roadside wild grass can prevent and treat gout is really so convenient for gout patients.

But there are also some points to note. First, the medicinal nature of plantain herb and plantain seed tends to be cold and cool, so it is recommended to use them in moderation and not excessively. If a person has poor spleen and stomach function or has a cold constitution, it is not suitable to use plantain herb and plantain seed.

This wild plant is visible everywhere in the fields, whether south of the Yangtze River or between the Yangtze and Huai Rivers; even in the gaps of the busiest city roads, the tenacious figure of plantain can be seen. Seeing them break through the soil from cement ground, their vitality is truly astonishing.

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