What are the wonderful uses of croton

Croton has always been considered a laxative in our lives. In fact, it is indeed a drug with certain laxative effects and is extremely effective in relieving constipation. It can be used together with other medicines such as rhubarb and dried ginger to treat symptoms such as stomach indigestion and sourness. Croton also has a good effect of relieving sore throat and moistening the throat. However, before using it, you must determine the dosage according to your own situation to avoid diarrhea.

Croton has a strong effect of expelling water and reducing swelling. Used to treat ascites and bloating, this product can eliminate phlegm, relieve throat and facilitate breathing. To treat throat congestion, phlegm blocking the airway, causing difficulty breathing, or even suffocation, you can use croton alone, peel it, and thread it into the throat with a thread. When it is pulled out, the patient will wake up. In modern times, it has been used for laryngeal obstruction caused by diphtheria and laryngitis. Croton cream is blown into the throat to induce vomiting, expel phlegm, and relieve the symptoms of obstruction. It is often used together with Fritillaria and Platycodon grandiflorum to treat cold chest congestion with phlegm congestion, chest tightness, cold limbs and sweating.

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For diseases such as carbuncle that has not yet ulcerated, scabies, and malignant ulcers,

This product can corrode dead flesh and treat sores when used externally. For carbuncle that has turned into pus but has not ulcerated, it is often boiled into a paste with frankincense, myrrh, cochinchinensis, etc. and applied externally to corrode the skin and promote ulceration and drainage of pus. For malignant sores, this product is used alone to fry oil, mix realgar and light powder with the oil, and apply it to the sore surface.

When croton oil encounters alkaline intestinal fluid in the intestine, it can be hydrolyzed to release crotonic acid, which can irritate the intestinal mucosa, increase secretion, promote peristalsis and produce severe diarrhea, abdominal pain and tenesmus.

The above introduces some health benefits of croton. When using croton in life, you must consider the dosage according to your own situation. The croton oil contained in croton has a relatively strong stimulation to the gastrointestinal mucosa. If used improperly, it may cause serious conditions such as gastric bleeding. Contact with croton can cause acute dermatitis and systemic symptoms. Be extremely careful before use.