The efficacy and function of Heather

Heather is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing heather, it is necessary to understand its efficacy, effects and contraindications. Let's take a look at it below.

[Other names] Fan Bone Wood, Millennium Red

[Source] Photinia serrulata Lindl., a plant of the genus Photinia in the Rosaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and leaves . The roots are harvested in autumn, washed, sliced ​​and dried. The leaves can be picked as needed, or picked and dried in summer.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent, bitter, neutral. Slightly poisonous

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve pain. Used for headache, weakness in waist and knees, and pain in muscles and bones due to rheumatism.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 3 coins.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine heather introduced above, it turns out that heather can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.