The efficacy and function of salty and sour sedge

As a traditional Chinese medicine, salty and sour radish has great medicinal value and can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

[Other names] Sangjian (Essentials of the Nature of Raw Medicinal Herbs), earthworm, sour herb (Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan).

[Source] It is the root of the Myrsinaceae plant , Saccharum officinale .

[Original form] White flowered sour vine fruit, also known as: letter tube, pseudo-tea ribes, and sheep board.

【Habitat distribution】 Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

【Chemical composition】 The fruit contains 2.45% anthracene. It also contains vilansu.

[Pharmacological action] Its dried fruit has the effect of killing insects, and the active ingredient is anthracene. Used as a contraceptive in India, it inhibits the activity of alkaline phosphatase in the endometrium.

[Nature and flavor] ① "Essentials of the Nature of Radix Dioscoreae": "It tastes sweet and sour, and has a neutral nature."

[Functions and indications] Treat amenorrhea in women, head sores in children, and traumatic injuries.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Essentials of the Nature of Raw Herbs"

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine salty and sour radish, which has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using salty and sour radish, some methods and techniques should be mastered to consume it in a healthy and scientific manner.