The efficacy and function of the root of green bamboo

Green bamboo root can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate various functions of the body. It also has high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about Green bamboo root.

[Source] It is the root of the Gesneriaceae plant Bambusa chinensis . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Perennial climbing plant. The leaves are opposite or in whorls of 3, with short petioles. The leaf blades are oblong to lanceolate, 6-10 cm long, 2-3 cm wide, acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, wavy at the margins, and fleshy. The cymes are terminal and long-stalked; the flowers are numerous and sparse; the sepals are narrowly lanceolate; the corolla is tubular, erect, and 2-lipped; the ovary is superior and the disk is annular. The capsule is linear, 8 to 9 cm long and 2 to 3 mm wide. It splits into two lobes at the base in the following year and is membranous.

[Habitat distribution] Mostly found in mountain forests. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

【Nature and flavor】Neutral in nature, astringent in taste.

【Functions and indications】 Cooling blood, stopping bleeding, relieving cough and promoting diuresis. Treat coughing up blood and rheumatic pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang; or soaked in wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Folk Medicine".

Knowing the effects and functions of green bamboo root, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.