The efficacy and function of summer

Xiatianwu is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let's analyze several aspects of summer.

【English name】 RHIZOMA CORYDALIS DECUMBENTIS

[Source] This product is the dried tuber of Corydalis decumbens (Thunb.) Pers., a plant of the Poppy family. Dig up the seeds after they emerge in spring or early summer, remove the stems, leaves and fibrous roots, wash and dry.

[Properties] This product is spherical, oblong or irregular block-shaped, 0.5 to 3 cm long and 0.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The surface is grayish yellow, dark green or black brown, with tumor-like protrusions and inconspicuous fine wrinkles. The apex is blunt and round, with visible stem scars, and light yellow dot-like leaf scars and root fibrous scars around it. It is hard, with yellowish white or yellow cross section, granular or horny, and some are slightly powdery. Odorless, bitter taste.

[Identification] (1) Take 4g of crude powder of this product, add 25ml of 1% sodium carbonate solution, immerse in a nearly boiling water bath for 5 minutes, filter, adjust the pH value of the filtrate to 6 with dilute hydrochloric acid, add 15ml of chloroform and shake to extract, take 2ml of chloroform solution, add 1ml of sulfuric acid, shake, the sulfuric acid layer will turn brown-red, and turn brown-black after standing.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly spicy, warm.

【return through meridians】 Return to the Liver meridian.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation, dredge meridians, promote qi circulation and relieve pain. Used for hemiplegia caused by stroke, injuries from falls, rheumatoid arthritis, and sciatica.

[Usage and Dosage] 6-12g, grind into powder and take in 3 doses.

【Storage】Place in ventilated and dry place.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

【Source】 "Common Herbs in Zhejiang Folk Customs"

From the above introduction, it is not difficult to see that summer nectar has many functions. People in daily life can eat summer melon in moderation according to their physical conditions. After a period of time, your physical condition will be greatly improved.