The efficacy and function of water celery

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material - water celery.

[Other name] Water celery

[Source] Water celery, Oenanthe javanica (Blume) DC. [Oenanthe stolonifera （Roxb.）Wall. ex DC.;O. decumbens （Thunb.）Koz.-Pol.], of the genus Oenanthe in the family Apiaceae, is used as medicine with its roots and whole herb . Collected in summer and autumn, washed, dried or used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, stops bleeding, and lowers blood pressure. Used for colds and fever, vomiting and diarrhea, urinary tract infections, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, and hypertension.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 to 3 qian. Fresh product can be mashed into juice and drunk.

[Remarks] (1) Plants of the same genus, O. benghalensis (Roxb.) Kurz and O. rivularis Dunn, are also used clinically with similar efficacy.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Qianjinyi Materia Medica

Through the introduction in this article, we can learn some relevant knowledge about water celery. Whether from the perspective of food health or traditional Chinese medicine, the role of water celery cannot be underestimated.