The efficacy and function of Yu Furong

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine Yu Furong.

[Source] It is the condensation of sap that flows out from the fleshy stem of the cactus , a plant of the Cactaceae family. From April to August, when the cactus is full of juice, choose a lush cactus tree, cut the skin to let the sap overflow, and collect it after it solidifies. Shape into balls and air-dry or sun-dry.

【Original morphology】For details about the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "Cactus".

[Habitat distribution] Mainly produced in Sichuan.

[Properties] The condensate is round or irregular round lumps, hard and slightly moist, similar to raw rosin or peach gum, yellowish white or milky white in color, occasionally with brownish yellow, slightly transparent after breaking, often mixed with residue, and has no special smell. The texture becomes softer when roasted, but it is not easy to melt. The best ones are those that are solidified, dry, bright yellow in color, hard and brittle in texture, and free of soil.

[Properties and flavors] ① "Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities": "It tastes slightly sweet and is non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat palpitations, blood in stool, hemorrhoidal bleeding, sore throat, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1 to 3 qian; or made into pills or powder. For external use: mash and apply.

[Note] It is contraindicated for patients with yang deficiency, cold syndrome and chronic fright in children.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat carbuncle: Hibiscus scabra and dandelion pod. Decoction.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities": Hibiscus scabra, grown in Dali Prefecture. It looks like maple or pine resin, is yellowish-white in color, sticks like teeth, and can burn when exposed to fire.

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that the traditional Chinese medicine Yu Furong plays a very important role in many aspects. Proper consumption of hibiscus has many benefits for our body.