The efficacy and function of Niuxixi

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Niuxixi provides us with a variety of nutrients. It can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so it is deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutritional value and benefits of beef.

[Source] It is a general term for various plants of the genus Rumex in the Polygonaceae family . In addition to Rumex patientia L., Rumex chalepensis Mill. and Rumex stenophyllus Ledeb., all of which are used as medicine with their roots . Dig up the roots in spring and autumn, remove the stems and leaves, wash, slice and dry them for later use.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sour, and cold.

【Functions and indications】 Cooling blood and stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and killing insects. Used for functional uterine bleeding, hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, gingival bleeding, tail and duodenal bleeding, bloody stool, purpura, constipation, edema; used externally to treat scabies, furunculosis, and seborrheic dermatitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 3 qian; for external use, mash the juice and apply to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) Inadvertent ingestion of excessive amounts of Beef Root can easily cause diarrhea and vomiting; ingestion of large amounts of stems or leaves can cause abdominal distension, salivation, gastroenteritis, and diarrhea. Rescue: oral administration of activated carbon or tannic acid protein, intravenous drip of 5% glucose saline, and symptomatic treatment.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Jiangxi Journal of Chinese Herbal Medicine

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine Niu Xixi. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to Niu Xixi in our daily life. When we take Chinese medicine such as Niu Xixi, we need to follow the doctor's instructions and not take it blindly.