The efficacy and function of Pterocephalus

Pterocarpus is a Chinese medicinal material with a very wide range of functions. We can use Pterocarpus in many places. Pterocarpus also plays a very important role in the treatment and relief of many diseases. Now let us learn about Pterocarpus.

【Other names】 Corn head, Lion grass

[Source] Pterocephalus hookeri (Clarke) Hoeck, a plant of the genus Pterocephalus in the family Dipsacus, is used as medicine with the whole plant including its roots . At the end of July, dig up the whole herb with roots during the bud period, wash it, cut it into sections, and dry it in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves exterior symptoms, clears the heart and cools the blood. It is used for fever caused by colds and various febrile diseases, fever in the heart, coughing up blood, vomiting blood, hematuria, and bloody stools.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 3 coins.

【Remarks】 (1) In Xichang area , spoon-leaved pterygium is used equivalent to lobed-leaved pterygium .

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet"

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of Pterocarya scabra. In fact, it has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.