The efficacy and function of purple hosta root

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and purple hosta root is one of them. In order for the purple hosta root to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Alias] Red hosta flower head (Chongqing Herbs).

[Source] It is the rhizome of Hosta purpurogena, a plant of the Liliaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Purple Hosta".

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet and bitter, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Treat sore throat, toothache, stomachache, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, carbuncle, scrofula.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 5 to 8 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat stomachache: 2 qian each of Stone Herb Root, Red Achyranthes Bidentata, and Asarum. Decoction with wine, take once in the morning and evening on an empty stomach. (Guizhou Folk Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Pinhui Jingyao"

Through the above introduction, I found that the root of Hosta macrophylla has so many pharmacological effects, and it also has good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.