The efficacy and function of safflower

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine Pengsu.

[Other names] Lingru, Yinru (Bielu), Getiansuo (Compendium of Materia Medica), Hansuo (Yilin Zongyao).

[Source] It is the fruit of the Rosaceae plant. Harvest in autumn when the fruit is ripe.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet and sour, warm.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the liver and kidneys, and reduces urination. Treats polyuria and dizziness.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1.5 to 3 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating dizziness caused by Yin-fire: 2 qian each of Psoralea corylifolia (fried), ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Angelica sinensis, and Astragalus membranaceus, and 2 liang of Rehmannia glutinosa. Decoction in water and take it frequently. (The Authentic Prescriptions)

[Discussions by various scholars] "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "Pengru is a medicine that nourishes the five internal organs and replenishes the essence and qi. Although this medicine nourishes the five internal organs, it replenishes the liver, but the liver is responsible for production and also for the release of qi. If you take too much, the nature and flavor will be biased, the production will be rapid and the release of qi will be excessive, which may cause counter-irritation, and the liver will harm the body. Be careful."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shennong's Herbal Classic"; 1. "Bencao Shiyi": There are three kinds of Amaranthus, which ripen in April and are as sweet as Amaranthus seeds. The rest are not as good as the eight medicines. Nowadays, people mistake raspberry for rubus fragrans.

The above is a brief introduction to sedge. Through this, we can understand that sedge contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.