The efficacy and function of wild cucumber

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine wild cucumber.

【Alias】 Jia Mori

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Ranunculaceae plant. Harvest in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb, about 15 cm high. Root-like. The stem is slender and soft. The basal leaves have long petioles and are trifoliate. The central leaflet is larger and the stalks are longer. The stalks on both sides are branched and have 2 to 5 leaflets. There are 2 compound leaves at the branches on the upper part of the stem, each with 3 to 5 leaflets. The leaflets are fan-shaped, with a notch at the tip, a cuneate base, and entire margins. Flowers are white and solitary on slender pedicels. There are 2 follicles, which are shaped like human bodies and have several seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in wetland grass. Distributed in Guizhou, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi and Gansu.

[Nature and flavor] Neutral in nature, slightly sweet in taste.

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and stomach, clears away heat and improves eyesight.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat indigestion: 50 cents to 1 ounce of wild cucumber. Boil water and drink as tea.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guizhou Herbs"

Above we introduced what wild cucumber is. We know that wild cucumber is actually a kind of Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.