Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. All aspects show that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material, water henna. [Other names] Winter snow, water balsam, water balsam, water nail, elephant trunk flower [Source] Impatiens chinensis L., Impatiens family , is used as medicine with its whole plant . 【Habitat distribution】 Guangdong and Guangxi. 【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, neutral. 【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and relieves blood stasis, reduces swelling and draws out pus. It is mainly used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, swelling and pain in the face and throat, and dysentery. Used externally to treat snake head boils, carbuncles and swellings. [Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash the fresh grass and apply it to the affected area. 【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution. 【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about waterside henna. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply waterside henna in their lives to serve our health. |
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