The efficacy and function of sheep dung root

Speaking of sheep dung root, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of sheep dung root, so here we will learn about the effects of sheep dung root in detail.

[Other names] Sheep milk root (Classification of Herbal Properties), Sheep food root (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the root of the Caprifoliaceae plant Hei Han Tiao . Available all year round.

[Original form] Black Han Tiao, also known as: cow dung firewood ("Qian Kun Business"), sheep dung firewood ((Compendium of Materia Medica"), sheep dung strips ("Classification of Herbal Properties"), gray cat strips, sheep tongue strips, gray pig vines, cold rice balls, sheep dung seeds.

[Habitat distribution] It grows on hills, roadsides, forest edges, grave slopes, barren mountains and bushes. Distributed in Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou and other places.

【Properties and flavors】 ① "Guiyang Folk Herbs": "sour, flat, non-toxic."

[Functions and indications] Treat dysentery, bleeding, hemorrhoids and prolapse of the anus, rheumatic pain, leucorrhea, damp-toxic sores, and injuries from falls.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang for fresh ones. For external use: decoct in water for washing, mash and apply, or grind into powder and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat heat dysentery: one liang of sheep dung strips and seven large Litsea cubeba seeds. Take it in decoction. (Guiyang Folk Medicinal Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 1. From "Classification of Herbal Properties".

The above is an introduction to the root of sheep dung. Through this introduction we can understand that the root of sheep dung has high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take it indiscriminately.