The efficacy and function of a medicinal root

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material Yiwei Yaogen?

[Source] It is the root of the leguminous plant Echinops serrata . Available all year round.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "one herb" entry.

[Nature and flavor] "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records": "Warm in nature, bitter in taste."

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and detoxify. Treat cough and asthma, sore throat, carbuncle, scrofula, hemorrhoids, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 liang of fresh product; or soak in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat cough, wheezing and asthma in the elderly: stew 2 liang of the root of the medicinal herb with pork belly. (Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines Collection"

Through the detailed introduction of the medicinal root in this article, we can learn about the related effects and eating methods of the medicinal root. The value of a single medicinal root can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of a single medicinal root.