The efficacy and function of water eggplant

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine water eggplant.

[Other names] Golden button, nightshade, thorny nightshade, duck card

[Source] Solanum torvum Swartz, a plant of the Solanaceae family, is used as medicine with its root . It can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, slightly cool. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Disperse blood stasis, promote menstruation, reduce swelling, relieve pain and relieve cough.

[Usage and Dosage] Root: decocted in water or soaked in wine, 3 to 5 qian.

【Note】 Glaucoma patients should avoid oral administration to avoid increasing intraocular pressure and worsening the condition.

【Remarks】 (1) Overdose may cause poisoning. The solution can be symptomatic treatment. Chloral hydrate and barbiturate sedatives can be used when there are symptoms of central nervous system excitement such as mania, delirium or even convulsions; symptoms such as dry mouth and blurred vision can be counteracted by pilocarpine or neostigmine. In the early stage, gastric lavage and laxatives can be performed; or mung bean peel, forsythia, and licorice can be decocted in water; or half a pound of fresh Centella asiatica can be mashed and the juice can be taken.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 List of Medicinal Plants in Guangxi

The above article analyzes some of the effects of water eggplant. In our daily life, we can eat water eggplant in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.