The efficacy and function of beef rib tendon

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the Chinese medicine beef rib tendon. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine beef rib tendon.

[Other names] Glutinous rice medicine (Guizhou Folk Medicine), axillary grass, yellow flower mother, and ground gypsum grass (Guangxi Medicinal Plant List).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Malvaceae , a plant of the Malvaceae family . Harvest in autumn.

[Original form] Upright, branched, subshrub, usually less than 0.5 meters high. The leaves are extremely small, oblong-obovate to obovate, 1 to 2 cm long, concave at the apex, truncated or rounded, usually broad, cuneate at the base, with serrated edges, grayish white on the back, and densely covered with stellate soft hairs. Flowers are solitary in leaf axils, usually with short petioles and about 8 mm in diameter; calyx is 5-lobed, with lobes arranged in a valvate manner; petals are 5, yellow; stamens are numerous; mature carpels are smooth or wrinkled, with short awns. Flowering period is winter.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on wasteland roadsides. Distributed in South China and Southwest China.

[Nature and flavor] "Guizhou Folk Medicine": "slightly cold in nature, bitter and pungent in taste."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away dampness and heat, and relieves sore toxins. Treat dysentery, jaundice, furuncle, and swelling.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating dysentery or jaundice: 1 to 2 taels of beef rib tendon. Take it in decoction.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of beef ribs, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.