The efficacy and function of wild sesame

Wild sesame is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice. For people with poor physical constitution, eating wild sesame can help us maintain better health. Today I will introduce wild sesame to you.

[Other names] Wild sesame, wild sesame, wild sesame tree, fragrant sesame tree

[Source] Helicteres elongata Wall., a plant of the genus Helicteres in the family Sterculiaceae, the root of which is used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, chopped and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimalarial, and antidiarrheal. Used for colds, tonsillitis, laryngitis, enteritis, malaria, and diarrhea.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to wild sesame. Through this introduction we can understand that wild sesame has high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take it indiscriminately.