The efficacy and function of Sutou

Su Tou is a very nutritious and precious medicinal material. Eating Su Tou regularly can have very good effects and functions. So how should we eat Su Tou? What specific benefits can eating Su Tou bring to our body? We need to understand some professional knowledge of Su Tou to answer these questions.

[Alias] Perilla frutescens (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the roots and old stems near the roots of Perilla frutescens, Perilla frutescens or Perilla frutescens of the Lamiaceae family. Harvest in autumn, pull up the whole plant of perilla or white basil, cut off the root head, shake off the mud and sand, and dry it in the sun.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entries for "Perilla Leaves" and "White Perilla Seeds".

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Sichuan, Hunan, Jiangsu and other places.

[Properties] Dry root head with fibrous roots, but the ends are mostly broken off. The above-ground stem is about 3 to 5 cm long, and the white pith can be seen from the cut section. It has a scent of basil, but not too strong. The best ones are those with old stems, large heads, few fibrous roots and fragrant smell.

[Preparation] Soak in water until soft, then slice and dry in the sun.

[Properties and flavors] "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "Spicy, warm, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Annals": "enters the lung and spleen meridians."

【Function】 ① "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "Wash sores and remove wind."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 4 qian. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Note】 "Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Annals": "It is not recommended for people with weak constitution and no external infection."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica".

The above are some little knowledge about Su Tou. If you feel it is suitable for your physical condition, you might as well give it a try. I believe it will bring about a significant improvement to your body.