The efficacy and function of Lycopodium

1. Diuretic

Lycopodium can effectively relieve spastic urinary retention in children and has a diuretic effect. It can increase the excretion of uric acid. In addition, it can also have a laxative effect.

2. Reduce swelling and relieve pain

Lycopodium is pungent and warm, and can reduce swelling, relieve pain, disperse blood stasis, and relax meridians and activate collaterals. It is often used together with safflower, peach kernel, and rhubarb. It can be taken internally or directly used for external washing.

3. Lower body temperature

Lycopodium aqueous extract contains lycopodium amine, lycopodium clavuline, and lycopodium clavulin poison. Its ingredients can lower body temperature and can also be used as an auxiliary treatment for rheumatic fever.

4. Relieve Qi and resolve constipation

Lycopodium is warm in nature and has the effect of relieving gas and eliminating stagnation. It is generally used to treat stomach pain caused by gas stagnation and can soothe the liver and relieve depression. Not only that, it can also help the body eliminate food accumulation in the stomach and effectively eliminate edema in the body.