The efficacy and function of wheat bran

As we all know, wheat bran is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of wheat bran.

[Alias] Bran (Bencao Mengquan).

[Source] The seed coat sifted out after wheat is ground into flour .

【Original morphology】For details about the plant morphology, please refer to the "wheat" entry.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cool.

【Meridian】 "Depei Materia Medica": "enters the Yangming meridian."

[Functions and indications] Treat spontaneous sweating, night sweats, diarrhea, diabetes, stomatitis, heat sores, fractures, rheumatism, and athlete's foot.

【Usage and Dosage】 For oral administration: in powder form. For external use: stir-fry in vinegar and apply on the affected area or grind into powder.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat postpartum sweating: wheat bran and oyster in equal parts. Grind it into powder and take 2 qian of it with pork juice. Take twice a day. (Hu's Prescription for Women)

【Clinical application】 ①Treatment of stomatitis

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above introduces some basic knowledge about wheat bran. I believe many people will know more about wheat bran after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.