The efficacy and function of Brassica

Do you know what Brassica is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of Brassica juncea? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does Brassica have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

[Other names] Hucai (Tongsuwen), Hancai (Baibingfang), Taiwanese vegetable (Bi Ya), Brassica juncea (Riyong Bencao), Brassica rapa (Peizhi), green vegetable (Suixiju Diet), red rapeseed (Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records).

[Source] The tender stems and leaves of rapeseed , a plant of the cruciferous family.

[Original form] Rapeseed (from "Bianmin Tuzhuan")

[Habitat distribution] Cultivated throughout the country.

[Chemical composition] Contains a small amount of quercetin and vitamin K, and separated amyloid protein, a polysaccharide with a highly branched structure, and a 12S globulin.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, cool.

【Meridian】 ① "Depei Materia Medica": "enters the Taiyin meridian of the hand."

【Functions and indications】Disperse blood and reduce swelling. It is used to treat vomiting blood due to overwork, bloody dysentery, erysipelas, hot and toxic sores, and mastitis.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: cook or mash into juice. For external use: decoct in water for washing or mash for application.

【Note】 Patients with measles, scabies, and eye diseases should not eat it.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating vomiting blood due to overwork: boil a nest of red rapeseed (the whole plant), drink the water. (Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicinal herb Brassica rapa in the above article, we know that Brassica rapa has many functions and effects and is extremely beneficial to the body. So if you have related symptoms, you might as well give it a try.