The efficacy and function of Niubazui

Niubazui is a very common medicinal material in life. It has a wide range of uses and you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Mountain leech [Yunnan], wild bean, big mountain leech [Sichuan]

[Source] Desmodium sinuatum Blume ex Baker, a plant of the genus Desmodium in the Leguminosae family, is used as medicine with its root and the whole plant . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, chop and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, astringent, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Root: moistens the lungs and relieves cough, and expel parasites. Used for tuberculosis cough, night sweats, wheezing and cough, postpartum placenta retention, and ascariasis.

[Usage and Dosage] Root: 0.5-2 taels. 5 to 10 fruits. Boil the whole herb in water and use it to wash the affected area to treat acute conjunctivitis; grind it into powder and sprinkle it on the affected area to treat burns.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Niubazui is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, Niubazui should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.