The efficacy and function of duckweed seeds

Duckweed seeds are a kind of medicinal material, which is quite common in life. We can eat Duckweed seeds appropriately. Since many people don’t know much about Duckweed seeds, let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Water chestnut bun (Compendium of Materia Medica), duckweed (Food Materia Medica by Yao Kecheng).

[Source] The seeds of Nymphaeaceae . Harvest in autumn when the fruit is hot.

[Original form] Duckweed (Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica), also known as water millet (Compendium of Materia Medica), duckweed lotus, golden lotus, a lamp on the water surface, water duckweed, and dwarf duckweed.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in shallow water such as ponds and rivers. Distributed in East China, South China, Southwest China, Northeast China and other places.

[Pharmacological action] The plant of the same genus, Nappa japonica, also known as Sichuan bone, contains deoxynappaside (alkaline), which has the effect of paralyzing the respiratory center.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet and astringent, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It helps the spleen and thickens the intestines."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Daffodil seeds. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Daffodil seeds, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.