Dried Vaccaria Shell (Wang Bu Liu Xing Ke)

Alias:
Prickly Amaranth Seed Shell, Caltrop Seed Shell, Wang Bu Liu Xing Shell

Properties:
Pungent, Slightly Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Wang Bu Liu Xing Shell has various therapeutic effects, including promoting blood circulation, relieving blood stasis, activating the meridians, diuresis, reducing swelling, detoxifying, and promoting bowel movements. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as blocked meridians, irregular menstruation, rheumatoid pain, and edema.
• Modern research shows that Wang Bu Liu Xing Shell contains rich plant compounds, such as saponins and volatile oils, which have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects.
• It can promote blood circulation and help resolve blood stasis, making it effective for treating symptoms like dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and traumatic injuries caused by blood stasis.
• Wang Bu Liu Xing Shell also has diuretic properties, helping the body expel excess water, making it useful for treating edema and fluid retention.
• It can improve gastrointestinal function, promote bowel movements, and help treat constipation and the accumulation of toxins in the body.
• Suitable for adjunctive treatment of blocked meridians, irregular menstruation, rheumatoid arthritis, edema, constipation, and more.