Turmeric Reduce Swelling
On whether turmeric can reduce swelling
There are many opinions on whether it can reduce swelling.
The medical knowledge is extensive, and the effect of herbs is different. Turmeric, a genus of herbs, is often a matter of inquiry in the eyes of doctors. Whether it can reduce swelling is worth studying.
The nature of turmeric is interesting, bitter, and fragrant. Many ancient doctors used it as medicine. Xin can be dispersed, but suffering can be dry and wet, or it is said that it has the power to clear qi and blood and dissipate stagnation. However, the issue of swelling is not determined by only one end.
The causes of swelling are complex and diverse. Or because of exogenous evil energy, the guest is in the meridians of the skin, and the qi and blood are blocked and swollen; or because of internal injuries to the viscera, the transportation and transformation of water and moisture are abnormal, and the skin overflows and swollen. If turmeric wants to reduce swelling, it must be applied to the evidence.
According to the ancient books, there are many records of turmeric being used to treat swelling. It can promote blood and qi. If swelling arises from qi stagnation and blood stasis, turmeric uses its power to disperse, and it is stagnant in the blood. If the swelling is due to cold and dampness, and the water and dampness are flooding, it may be difficult to use turmeric alone. Or when it is compatible with the product of water and moisture, it is the best policy to treat both the symptoms and the root causes.
And modern pharmacological research has also paid great attention to turmeric. Studies have shown that turmeric contains a variety of active ingredients, some of which seem to have anti-inflammatory effects, and inflammation is slowed down and swelling or reduced accordingly. However, the experimental environment may be different from the actual human body, and clinical application still needs to be carefully weighed.
To sum up, turmeric has its usefulness in reducing swelling, but it cannot be generalized. Doctors should carefully examine the etiology and pathogenesis of swelling, distinguish and treat symptoms, and choose drugs reasonably. They must not be paranoid and rely on turmeric to reduce swelling. The way of using medicine is related to human life, and it should not be careless.
