The efficacy and function of the different wood diseases

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of Ipomoea aquatica? How does traditional Chinese medicine use Ipomoea aquatica to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using Ipomoea aquatica to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

【Alias】Big fruit

[Source] The roots, stems and leaves of the Sapindaceae plant. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, sliced ​​and dried.

[Original form] Large shrub to small tree, 2 to 4 meters high, the whole plant is thinly covered with soft hairs. The leaves are palmate with 3 leaflets. The terminal leaflet is elliptical or pointed ovate, 4 to 9 cm long, 1.5 to 2.5 cm wide, pointed at both ends, with sparse teeth on the edges. The lateral leaflets are smaller, oblique, petiolate, and have sharp teeth. Racemes axillary; flowers small, yellowish white, 4-merous. The fruit is round and does not crack when ripe.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in mountains, under sparse woods, on hills or in thickets. Distributed in Guangdong.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】Opens up joints, disperses blood stasis and promotes blood circulation. Treat rheumatism, arthralgia, and injuries from falls. Leaves: Treat colds.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 6 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Hainan Island

The above are some basic functions of the Ipomoea aquatica introduced to you, as well as the methods of eating the Ipomoea aquatica, so that you will not use it wrongly when eating it, and you can also maximize the value of the Ipomoea aquatica more correctly.