The efficacy and function of narcissus root

Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating certain diseases, so you can feel free when choosing herbs. Narcissus root is a medicinal material that is not unfamiliar to us. Do you know its effects and functions? Let's take a look.

[Source] It is the bulb of Narcissus , a plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is best to harvest in spring and autumn. After digging up the root head, cut off the stem and fibrous roots, wash away the mud and sand, rinse with boiling water, and dry in the sun; or cut into slices longitudinally and dry in the sun

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the "Daffodil" entry.

[Properties] The bulb is round or slightly conical, with a diameter of about 4 to 5 cm. It is covered with a brown membranous outer skin. When it is torn apart, the inside is composed of many yellow-white petals (scale leaves) wrapped around each other. Light texture, little odor. It is better to be big and full of inner strength.

[Chemical composition] Contains various biological alkaloids such as pseudolycorine, lycoris, narcissine, and Zhangzhou narcissine. Narcissus biotin has certain anti-cancer and antiviral activities.

[Pharmacological action] Intraperitoneal injection of 20-30 mg/kg of total bioalkaloids of narcissus has obvious therapeutic effects on Jensen sarcoma in rats, Crocker sarcoma in mice and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma.

[Processing] "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "In early May, collect the roots, soak them in children's urine overnight, dry them in the sun, and hang them in a warm place."

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "bitter, slightly pungent, slippery and cold, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 "Bencao Zaixin": "heart meridian and lung meridian."

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle, ulcer, insect bite, fish bone choking.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply or mash and apply juice.

【Note】 This product is poisonous and should not be taken internally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

Regarding the narcissus root introduced in the article, I hope everyone can learn more about the relevant information in daily life, so that they can correctly treat the disease when facing it.