The efficacy and function of heather root

Speaking of heather root, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know what the specific effects of heather root are, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of heather root here.

【English name】 Fruit of Chinese Photinia

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root or root bark of Photinia fraseri of the Rosaceae family.

[Original form] Photinia is an evergreen shrub or small tree, 4-6m high, sometimes up to 12m. Branchlets brown-gray, glabrous. Leaves are alternate; petioles are stout, 2-4cm long, glabrous when old; leaf blades are leathery, oblong, obovate or obovate-elliptic, 9-22cm long, 3-6.5cm wide, with pointed apex, rounded or broadly cuneate base, sparsely glandular serrulate on margin, entire near base, shiny on upper side, pubescent with midrib when young, glabrous on both sides when mature.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mixed woods at an altitude of 1000-2500m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and detoxify. It is used for rheumatism, gout, cough due to external factors, swelling and pain caused by sores, carbuncle, and traumatic injury.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

[Discussions by various schools] "Ben Jing": Breaks up accumulations and expels rheumatism.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of heather root in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of heather root. The value of heather root can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of heather root.