The efficacy and function of a small mouthful of blood

There are many kinds of common Chinese herbal medicines in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as Xiao Yikouxue. So before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what are the efficacy and effects of Xiao Yikouxue?

[Alias] Lotus on stone.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Begonia sphaerocephala, a plant of the Begoniaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 10-25cm high. The rhizome is horizontal, brown-red and has nodes. Leaves are basal; petioles are slender, 2-5cm long, and covered with brown long soft hairs; leaf blades are papery, round or ovate, cordate at the base, oblique, 3-6cm in diameter, entire or slightly toothed. Flowers are unisexual and monoecious; male flowers have 2 sepals, petal-shaped; 2 petals, often smaller than the sepals.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in the shade and wet places of stone walls.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; slightly astringent, cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; stops bleeding; promotes diuresis. Mainly used for carbuncle, swelling, urticaria, scabies, snake bites, traumatic bleeding, hemoptysis, hematemesis, acute nephritis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g of fresh product; or mash into juice. For external use: take appropriate amount, crush the fresh product into powder and apply; or grind it into powder and apply; or boil it in water and wash with.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to a small mouthful of blood. Through this we can understand that a small mouthful of blood contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.