Precautions for external application of Glauber's salt

Glauber's salt is one of the most common Chinese medicinal materials in clinical medicine, and its efficacy is also quite common. As for Glauber's salt, I believe that everyone is still relatively unfamiliar with it. Different uses of Glauber's salt can treat various diseases, so the effects and taboos of Glauber's salt have attracted the attention of many friends. Now let's learn about Glauber's salt with the editor!

The role and efficacy of Glauber's salt:

1. Clear away heat, detoxify, remove dampness, promote blood circulation, dredge meridians, reduce swelling and treat sores. It can treat food stagnation due to excess heat, abdominal distension, constipation, red eyes, cataracts, erysipelas, stagnation of phlegm, and carbuncles.

2. Laxative effect: Glauber's salt contains residual sodium sulfate, while Xuanming powder is pure sodium sulfate. After oral administration, it is easily absorbed by the intestinal mucosa and remains in the intestine to form a hypertonic solution. The water content in the intestine increases, causing mechanical stimulation and promoting intestinal peristalsis. Salts also have the effect of chemically irritating the intestinal mucosa, but do not damage the intestinal mucosa. When the solution is too concentrated to reach the duodenum, it will cause pyloric spasm, thereby slowing down the excretion of all the drugs in the stomach. At the same time, the water in the tissues is absorbed into the intestines, so drink plenty of water to dilute the solution when taking it orally. Liquid excretion is discharged 4-6 hours after taking it. If used to treat tissue edema, you need to drink less water.

3. Quickly reduce swelling: Using 10-25% sodium sulfate solution for external infectious injuries can promote the formation of lymph nodes, which has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain.

Common problems in external application of Glauber's salt: Contraindications of Glauber's salt: Pregnant women should use it with caution, and it is not suitable for use with sulfur and Tripterygium wilfordii.

The main uses of Glauber's salt are very common, and external application is also one of the key ways to administer Glauber's salt. Now let's discuss some tips for external application of Glauber's salt:

1. Subacute mastitis: Take 100 grams of Glauber's salt, crush it, wrap it with gauze, and apply it to the breast of the affected limb, usually 3 times a day, and it will be cured in about 3 to 5 days. External application of Glauber's salt can make the mammary ducts smooth, make the breasts soft and relieve symptoms.

2. To stop milk production: Take 200 grams of Glauber's salt (300 grams in summer), wrap it with gauze, and fix it with a strap to place the Glauber's salt on each breast. Take it out after 24 hours (12 hours in summer). If there is no effect after using it once, you can use it again 1 to 2 times. Generally, the effect of stopping milk production can be achieved after 2 to 3 days.

Through the above introduction, everyone should have a good understanding of the effects and functions of Glauber's salt, as well as the taboos and common problems of external application of Glauber's salt. For example, it is also very effective in quickly reducing swelling, but it should be noted that the operation of such medicines must be carried out in accordance with the requirements to treat the disease. Do not use it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary harm to the body.