The efficacy and function of Panlongqi

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine Panlongqi. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Panlongqi.

[Other names] Stone cabbage, ground cabbage

[Source] It is the rhizome of the Qinling rock cabbage of the Saxifragaceae family. Available all year round. Remove the fibrous roots and dry them before use.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, 5 to 50 cm tall, smooth and hairless all over, with thick, creeping, cylindrical rhizomes. The leaves are basal, petiolate, nearly fleshy, shiny, round or broadly ovate-round, 5-35 cm long, 3-30 cm wide, with nearly rounded or occasionally slightly cuneate bases, with obtuse or inconspicuous teeth on the margins, and almost entire margins with distinct veins. The panicle cyme is terminal, with many flowers; there are 5 petals, light red; there are 10 stamens; the ovary has 2 chambers at the base and 1 chamber at the top, with many ovules, and the capsule is 2-valved.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on moist cliffs. Distributed in Shaanxi and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Tastes astringent and slightly bitter, neutral in nature.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the spleen and stomach, astringes and strengthens the intestines, removes dampness and promotes diuresis, and promotes blood circulation. Treat acute and chronic gastroenteritis, edema, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, gonorrhea, dysentery, impetigo, alopecia, and scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct 2 to 3 qian of water. For external use: grind into powder and apply on skin.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat edema: Panlongqi and Zhugenqi each one qian, Laolongpi, Hongshier, Luxiancao, Jinseri each two qian, Qianghuo three qian, Mutong eight fen. Decoction in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

Although Panlongqi has many magical effects, it cannot be eaten casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.