The efficacy and function of southern costusroot

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, southern costus root is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of southern costus root.

[Other names] Aromatic wood, Inula, Nanmuxiang [Yunnan]

[Source] Aristolochia yunnanensis Franch. and A. calcicola CY Wu, mss., plants of the genus Aristolochiaceae, are used as medicine with their roots, rhizomes and vines . Collect roots and rhizomes in autumn, and vines in summer, wash, slice, dry or grind into powder.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, warm.

【Functions and indications】Regulating qi and relieving pain, dispelling wind and activating blood circulation. Used for stomachache, bloating, abdominal pain, indigestion, rheumatic bone pain, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 4 coins, decocted in water or soaked in wine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine

The utilization rate of southern costus root in traditional Chinese medicine is still very high, and it can be used to treat a variety of diseases. We should consume it after fully understanding the effects and functions of Nanmuxiang. I hope everyone doesn’t eat carelessly.