The effects and functions of small red hemp root

In our lives, the root of small red hemp has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Let's take a closer look at what the small red hemp root is.

[Source] It is the root of the nettle plant. Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Subshrub, 50 to 100 cm high. Stem erect, red. The leaves are opposite, rhombus-ovate, 4-8 cm long, 2.5-4 cm wide, with acuminate caudate tip, broad cuneate base, 4-7 coarse serrations on each side of the margin, and hairy on both sides; the petiole is red. The flowers are unisexual, small in shape, clustered into long spikes, grown in the leaf axils at the top of the stem, and usually longer than the leaves; female inflorescences grow above, male inflorescences grow below, green or purple; male calyx is 4-lobed, green; 4 stamens; female flowers are all covered with fine hairs, the calyx is fused into a tube; there is 1 pistil, and the stigma is slender. Achenes about 1 mm long, stigma persistent.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in forests near stream valleys. Distributed in Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Sichuan and other places.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records": "For treating traumatic injuries, add equal amounts of snake grape root and orchid root to the fresh root, mix with yellow wine, mash and apply to the affected area."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records"

The above are some basic functions of the small red hemp root introduced to you, as well as the method of eating the small red hemp root, so that you will not use it wrongly when eating it, and you can also maximize the value of the small red hemp root more correctly.