The efficacy and function of bamboo root

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. All aspects show that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material - bamboo root.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the palm plant bamboo.

[Original form] Brown bamboo, a clumping shrub, 2-3m high. The stem is cylindrical, noded, 2-3 cm in diameter, and covered with brown, reticulated, coarsely fibrous leaf sheaths on the upper part. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 8-20cm long, initially covered with chaff-like hairs, slightly flattened, and elliptical in cross section; leaves are deeply palmately lobed, with 4-10 lobes, unequal, with 2-5 ribs, united at the base 1-4cm, 20-30cm long or longer, 1.5-5cm wide, broadly linear or linear-elliptical, broad at the apex, with irregular teeth, small brown sharp teeth on the edges and veins, and numerous and obvious transverse veins. Fleshy inflorescence, up to 30cm long, much branched, spathes tubular, 2-3 pieces, borne on the peduncle and inflorescence axis, membranous, densely covered with brown curly hairs. The flowers are dioecious, with male flowers being smaller, calyx 1.5mm long, with ovate lobes; corolla lobes being ovate, thick, and 1mm long; stamens 6; female flowers being larger, ovoid-spherical. The berries are spherical, 8-10mm in diameter. The seeds are spherical, with the embryo located near the base opposite the seed ridge. Flowering period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed from southeast to southwest my country.

[Chemical composition] The underground part contains dioscin, methyl protedioscin, and methyl proto Ph.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and dampness; astringe and stop bleeding. It is used for rheumatic pain, epistaxis, hemoptysis, and injuries caused by falls and strains.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-20g, fresh product can be used up to 90g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Although bamboo root has many magical effects, it cannot be eaten casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.