Overview of the efficacy and functions of Mibaibu

Mibu Bu is a traditional Chinese medicine made from Bai Bu and honey. It has both the medicinal value of Bu Bu and the nourishing effect of honey. It is mainly used to moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, kill insects and relieve itching, supplemented by moistening the intestines, laxative, and enhancing immunity. Its core function isRelieves cough and asthma, especially suitable for dryness cough or chronic bronchitis; secondary effects include deworming (such as pinworms, trichomonas vaginalis) and external use to relieve skin itching. After being roasted with honey, the medicinal properties are milder and suitable for those with physical weakness. The following will start from four aspects: antitussive mechanism, clinical application, incompatibility and modern research.

Mechanism and applicable symptoms for relieving cough and asthma

The alkaloids (such as paraphylline) in honey can inhibit the cough center and reduce airway spasm, while the moisturizing properties of honey can relieve the symptoms of dry cough without phlegm or less sticky phlegm. Clinical observation shows that itWhooping cough, tuberculosis coughIt has certain auxiliary effects (see table below). In addition, after being made into honey, the minor toxicity of the root is reduced, making it suitable for children and the elderly. It is often combined with loquat leaves and almonds to enhance the efficacy.

Practical application of anthelmintics and skin topical application

The insecticidal effect of honeydew stems from the anthine contained in it, which has an inhibitory effect on pinworms, head lice and other parasites. In terms of usage, betel nut can be taken internally to drive away intestinal parasites; external decoction can be used for bathing or rubbing with alcohol to relieve the symptoms.Eczema, scabies. It should be noted that too high a concentration for external use may irritate the skin, so it is recommended to dilute it to less than 10%. Pregnant women and people with allergies should use with caution.

Contraindications and modern research progress

Mibaibu should not be taken together with cold and cooling medicines to avoid aggravating diarrhea; diabetic patients need to control the dosage due to the components of honey. Modern pharmacology has found that its extract has an inhibitory effect on Candida albicans ("Chinese Herbal Medicine" 2020), but the clinical dose has not yet been determined. In traditional usage, the daily decoction dosage is recommended to be 3-9 grams. For external use, please follow the doctor’s advice.

Summary: Rational use of traditional medicinal effects

As a special medicinal material for relieving coughs and repelling insects, the honey is safer after being made into honey, but it needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation. For cough due to lung heat, heat-clearing medicine can be used, and for those with deficient and cold constitution, ginger can be added. Its external value needs to be further developed. It is recommended to combine it with modern medical solutions under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind reliance on one prescription.

Quote sources:

1. "Chinese Materia Medica" (edited by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
2. "Antifungal Research on Baibu Alkaloids", Issue 5, 2020 of "Chinese Herbal Medicine"
3. One hundred entries in "Compendium of Materia Medica" by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty