The efficacy and function of Physalis root

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of Physalis Root? How does Chinese medicine use Physalis Root to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using Physalis Root to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Source] It is the root of Physalis alkekengi, a plant of the Solanaceae family.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Physalis".

【Chemical composition】 Contains the bioalkali 3α-crotonyloxytropane.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Shu Materia Medica": "extremely bitter."

[Entry into meridians] "Mindong Materia Medica": "enters the lung and spleen meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis. Treat malaria, jaundice, and hernia.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1-2 qian (0.8-1 liang for fresh ones).

【Note】 ① "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine": "It has the disadvantage of causing abortion."

[Additional prescription] ① For treating malaria: seven roots of Pleurotus eryngii. Remove the stems and leaves, wash, chop them together with the roots, add two bowls of wine and two boiled duck eggs, and eat with the wine. (Supplement to Gangmu)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Shu Materia Medica"

Now you know the function of Physalis root. I didn’t know that Physalis was such a valuable thing before, which shows that our knowledge is not broad enough. So in the future life, learning more about it can be a good way to maintain health. In fact, if you want to maintain your health, there is knowledge everywhere in life.