The efficacy and function of Nandina domestica root

The medicinal value of Nandina domestica root is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Nandina domestica roots contain many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Coptis chinensis (Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica), Diamond Coptis chinensis, Mountain Coptis chinensis (Chongqing Herbs), Chicken Claw Coptis chinensis, Mountain Scutellaria baicalensis (Hunan Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the root of Nandina domestica of the Berberidaceae family, harvested from September to October.

[Chemical composition] Contains biological alkaloids, mainly nandinaline and nandinaline methyl ether, and also contains nandine, berberine, and jaspermine. No nandine was found.

[Pharmacological action] For Nandina domestica alkaloids, see the entry for "Nandina domestica".

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind, clear away heat, remove dampness and resolve phlegm. It is used to treat wind-heat headache, lung-heat cough, damp-heat jaundice, rheumatic pain, conjunctivitis, sores, and scrofula.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1-2 liang for fresh ones; or soak in wine. For external use: decoct in water for washing or eye drops.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat lung heat cough: 1 liang of fresh Nandina domestica root and 1 liang of fresh loquat leaf (without hair). Decoction in water and take three times a day. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Fujian Folk Herbs"

Knowing the effects and functions of Nandina domestica 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.