The efficacy and function of wild water chestnut root

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb wild water chestnut root?

[Source] Medicinal material source: The roots of water chestnut and water chestnut of the family Whiplash.

[Original form] Annual aquatic herb. Leaves are dimorphic, those floating on the water surface have petioles 5-10 cm long, with spongy air sacs that are long fusiform or lanceolate; leaves are usually rhombic or triangular rhombus, about 2-4 cm long and wide, with sharp teeth on the upper edge, broad cuneate at the base edge, entire, dark green and shiny above, light green and glabrous below; submerged leaves are pinnately finely lobed. Flowers white, axillary. The nut is triangular and very small, with sharp green thorns on its four or two corners. The two upper thorns extend upward, while the two lower thorns point downward. The fruit stalk is thin and short. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruit ripening period is October.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】Diuresis and relieving stranguria. Mainly painful urination

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The effects and functions of wild water chestnut root are varied, and we should choose the appropriate method of consumption according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.