The efficacy and function of rapeseed

Many people are not very clear about the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine Petroleum lycopersicum. Let’s take a look below.

[Other names] Amaranthus chinensis, Fat Nunu grass

[Source] Pilea cavaleriei Levl., a plant of the genus Pilea in the Urticaceae family, is used as medicine with its whole plant . It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, light, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, moistens the lungs and relieves cough, reduces swelling and relieves pain. Used for lung heat cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, nephritis edema; used externally to treat bruises, burns, sores, boils and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5 to 1 liang of the whole herb. For external use, mash the fresh grass and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Records

It can be seen that the medicinal value of Petroselinum oleifera is still very obvious. However, not everyone can use rapeseed. We can judge based on our own physical condition.