The efficacy and function of Tuhongling

Traditional Chinese medicine has always been the best choice for many people to treat diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating diseases, and you can rest assured when choosing it. Today we will introduce a traditional Chinese medicine, Tuhongling.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Begonia formosanum, a plant of the Begoniaceae family.

[Original form] Subshrub, about 1. The whole plant is glabrous, with thick stems and longitudinal branches. Simple leaves are alternate; petioles are slender, 2-4cm long; stipules are awl-shaped, about 3mm long; leaf blades are membranous, lanceolate, 9-13cm long; 2-3.5cm wide, with apex caudate-acuminate, base oblique, slightly cordate or rounded, and margins with irregular serrations or missing teeth. Flowers are unisexual and monoecious; cymes are axillary, with few flowers and white in color; bracts are ovate, acuminate, and about 5mm long; male flowers have 2 tepals, which are broadly ovate; stamens are numerous, and filaments are separate; female flowers are not seen. The capsule is triangular, about 1.3 cm long, with one wing about 1.3 cm long and up to 1 cm wide, and dehiscent between the locules. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in moist land under forests on hillsides.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Cooling blood and stopping bleeding; reducing swelling and relieving pain. Mainly for internal bleeding; swelling and pain caused by trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Tuhongling in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Tuhongling has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.