Do you know the medicinal value of talcum powder?
Talc is a white powdery substance whose main component is silicate. After purification, it is colorless and odorless and can be used directly as medicine. It is also widely used in traditional Chinese medicine processing and cosmetics production. Talcum powder has a wide range of uses in life. The following are its main functions and medicinal values for those in need.
The efficacy and function of talc powder
Clear away heat and relieve summer heat
Talcum powder is mild in nature and has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is especially suitable for use in summer. It can effectively relieve the symptoms of heat stroke caused by high temperature. When using, talcum powder can be combined with raw licorice, Xi'an Perrin and other medicinal materials for better effects. In addition, when prickly heat is caused by hot weather in summer, applying talcum powder directly to the affected area can quickly relieve itching, relieve pain, and reduce discomfort.
Stop diarrhea
Talcum powder has a significant astringent effect, which can clear away dampness and heat in the body and relieve intestinal inflammation. It has a good therapeutic effect on diarrhea caused by damp heat or toxin attack. When in use, talcum powder can be taken with Chinese medicinal materials such as psyllium seed and poria cocos. In addition, if you have difficulty urinating or body swelling, you can also take talcum powder with medicinal materials such as psyllium and akebia, which can significantly improve difficulty in urination.
Protect gastrointestinal mucosa
Talcum powder has a very good protective effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa after being used as medicine. It not only clears away heat and detoxifies, but also eliminates inflammation and has anti-vomiting and anti-diarrheal effects. At the same time, it can effectively prevent bacteria and viruses from invading the gastrointestinal mucosa and repair damaged mucosal tissue. For patients with acute and chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer, talcum powder has certain relief and auxiliary therapeutic effects.
Medicinal value of talcum powder
Talcum powder not only has remarkable effects, but also has outstanding medicinal value. It is one of the commonly used drugs for treating eczema in clinical TCM. During treatment, talcum powder and calamine can be mixed into a medicinal solution and applied directly to the eczema affected area. Apply multiple times a day to effectively relieve eczema symptoms and reduce the itching and pain caused by eczema. In addition, talcum powder is often used to treat other skin problems, and its anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects are significant.
