What are the benefits of Pulsatilla chinensis (Bai Tou Weng)?

Pulsatilla chinensis has antibacterial, anti-trichomonas vaginalis, anti-tumor, antiviral and other effects. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Pulsatilla chinensis is very helpful in preventing and treating diseases. However, it is best to follow the doctor's advice when using it specifically, and not to use it without consultation. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Only when Pulsatilla chinensis is used reasonably according to the condition, can it better solve the disease problem.

1. Antibacterial fresh juice and decoctions have a significant inhibitory effect on various bacteria. The soup and its four ingredients have significant inhibitory effects on various intestinal pathogens such as Shigella, among which Coptis chinensis and Cortex fraxini are the most potent, Cortex phellodendri is second, and Pulsatilla chinensis is the weakest. There is no synergy or antagonism among these drugs. The antibacterial active ingredients of this product are protoanemonin and anemonin. The antibacterial activity of anemonin has a synergistic effect with streptomycin.

2. Anti-amoeba and anti-trichomonas vaginalis decoctions and anemonin saponins of this product can inhibit the reproduction of amoeba in vitro experiments, and also have an inhibitory effect on the growth of amoeba in vivo experiments. This product has a significant killing effect on trichomonas.

3. Anti-tumor this product can inhibit tumor, and ranunculin can inhibit DNA synthesis and have obvious cytotoxic effects. The mechanism of the cytotoxic effect of ranunculin is related to the promotion of superoxide anion radical generation, besides its ability to inhibit DNA synthesis.

4. Antiviral effect the aqueous extract of Pulsatilla chinensis can prolong the survival period of mice infected with influenza virus PR8 and slightly reduce lung injury.