The efficacy and function of water wax gourd root

The efficacy and function of water wax gourd root

Many people choose water wax gourd root because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Other name] Bone-setting root

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root or root bark of the Cornus officinalis plant.

[Original form] Deciduous shrub or small tree, 2.5-8m high. The bark is gray; the old branches are yellow-gray, with oblong lenticels and semi-circular leaves, with wide white base. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 2.5-8cm long, expanded at the base into a sheath wrapped around the branches; leaf blades are membranous or papery, broadly ovate or nearly circular, 6-15cm long, 5.5-15.5cm wide, with 5-7 lobes, the lobes near the base are smaller, with 5-7 palmate veins reaching the leaf margin and raised on both sides. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The fruit is drupe-shaped, ovate, 4 mm in diameter, and the style is persistent. The flowering period is April and the fruiting period is June.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on forest edge or stream side at 900-2000m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly bitter; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and set bones. Mainly used for rheumatic joint pain; bruises and swellings; fractures; amenorrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-15g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of water wax gourd root are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.

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