The efficacy and function of radix scutellariae root

The environment is now seriously deteriorating and various diseases are emerging one after another. In order to prevent the occurrence of various diseases and ensure good health, many people choose to enhance their immunity through diet. As a food ingredient that can fundamentally regulate various functions of the body, Chinese medicinal materials have received widespread attention. Today I will introduce to you the medicinal herb Alpinia officinalis root.

[Source] It is the root of the Vitaceae plant, which can be harvested throughout the year.

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

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away dampness and heat, and eliminates swelling and toxins. Treat jaundice, dampness, stranguria, dysentery, swelling, scrofula, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang (1-2 liang for fresh). For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of icteric infectious hepatitis: 50 cents of dried root of Artemisia selengensis, 50 cents of dried whole herb of Sophora flavescens, and 50 cents of Artemisia capillaris. Decoction in water. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Clinical Application】 Treatment of acute icteric infectious hepatitis

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine radix wormwood introduced above, it turns out that radix wormwood can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.