The efficacy and function of acorn shell

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material of acorn shell?

[Other names] Oak shell (from "Rihuazi Materia Medica"), oak bean shell (from "Yu Jushi Xuanqi Fang"), acorn shell (from "Yuchu Yaojie").

[Source] It is the cupule of the species Quercus acutissima .

【Original morphology】For details of the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "Acorn".

[Chemical composition] See the entry for "Acorn".

[Processing] "Rihuazi Bencao": "Pound and stir-fry until charred before use as medicine."

【Properties and flavors】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "astringent, warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Astringent and hemostatic. It is used to treat diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, intestinal bleeding, metrorrhagia and leukorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoction or powder. For external use: decoct in water for washing or grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating dysentery and rectal prolapse: burn the shell of rubber bush to preserve its nature, grind it into powder, mix with lard and apply it. And wash it with the decoction. ("Ren Zhai Zhi Zhi Fang")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Tang Materia Medica"

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of acorn shells. Acorn shells are very good for human health, so you can give it a try.