What are the effects and uses of Ji Ji Huang (Hypericum japonicum)?
1. Antibacterial
Decocting Ji Ji Huang in water can inhibit pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. It is very beneficial to human health.
2. Clearing dampness and reducing jaundice
It can eliminate damp-toxin from the body, with very significant effects in treating damp-heat jaundice, diarrhea and dysentery. Not only that, it can also effectively prevent the occurrence of jaundice.
3. Reducing swelling and relieving pain
Ji Ji Huang can treat conditions such as red, swollen and painful eyes and mouth sores, and external application can also relieve swelling and pain caused by bruises and injuries. In addition, it can neutralize snake venom, and after being bitten by a venomous snake it can be applied externally.
4. Protecting the liver
It has the effect of protecting the liver, and clinically it is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis and acute hepatitis, with very significant effects.