The efficacy and function of snow primrose 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 Saussurea root.

[Alias] Pudihonggenzi (Jiangxi Folk Herbal Medicine Prescriptions).

[Source] It is the root of Snow Primrose of the Lamiaceae family. Harvest from April to June.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "litchi grass".

[Properties and flavors] "Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescriptions": "Cool in nature, bitter and pungent in taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Cooling blood, promoting blood circulation, and reducing swelling. Treat vomiting blood, epistaxis, metrorrhagia, bruises, low back pain, swelling and pus, and urinary tract infections.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 3 to 7 qian; for external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat vomiting blood: 4-5 qian to 1 liang of Saussurea root, 2 to 4 liang of lean pork. Cook together in soup and take orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above introduces some basic knowledge about Snow Primrose Root. I believe many people will know more about Snow Primrose Root after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.