The efficacy and function of water chestnut

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material water chestnut.

[Other names] Lotus leaf water lily, large purple-backed duckweed, water sunflower, water mirror grass, water lotus leaf

[Source] Nymphoides peltatum (Gmel.) Kuntze, a plant of the genus Nymphoides in the Gentianaceae family, is used as medicine with its whole plant . Collected in summer and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, cold.

【Functions and indications】Sweating, clearing away rash, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. It is used for colds with fever without sweating, measles with poor eruption, urticaria, edema, and difficulty urinating; it can also be used externally to treat poisonous snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 1.5 to 3 qian; for external use, take appropriate amount of fresh product, mash it and apply it around the wound.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Tang Materia Medica"

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of water chestnut. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.