The efficacy and function of Bignonia root

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. So do you know about the medicinal material Bignonia root?

[Alias] Trumpet creeper root (Shengji Zonglu).

[Source] It is the root of Bignoniaceae plant Bignoniaceae , which can be harvested throughout the year.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Trumpet Creeper".

[Properties] The dry roots are oblong, with a yellowish or reddish earthy appearance, longitudinal wrinkles, and sparse rootlets and root fracture marks. The cross section is fibrous and has filaments, with a brown periphery and a light yellow center.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet and sour, cold."

【Functions and indications】 Cooling blood, dispelling wind, and removing blood stasis. It is used to treat wind caused by blood heat, itching, rashes, weak waist and legs, and gout.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian; make into pills, powder or soak in wine.

【Note】 "Pin Hui Jing Yao" states: "Do not take during pregnancy."

[Additional prescription] ① Treating waist and leg pain caused by wind: Root of Purple Clerodendrum foetida (roast and file), grind into powder. Take 2 spoonfuls each time, on an empty stomach, mixed with warm wine. (Ziweisan from Shengji Zonglu)

【Clinical Application】 Treatment of rheumatic and rheumatoid arthritis

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Rihuazi Materia Medica"

After the above introduction to Bignonia root, we have a detailed understanding of Bignonia root. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of Bignonia root and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.