The efficacy and function of bitter dandelion root

Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating certain diseases, so you can feel free when choosing herbs. The root of ophiopogon japonicus is a medicinal material that is not unfamiliar to us. Do you know its effects and functions? Let's take a look.

[Source] It is the root of the Asteraceae plant, Elaeagnus scabra . It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried.

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other places.

[Properties] The main root is cylindrical, curved, and has many brown lateral roots. It is hard, with a white outer layer and yellow inner layer on the broken surface, and is hollow in the middle.

[Nature and flavor] "Nanning Pharmacopoeia": "bitter, cold, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, removes dampness and detoxifies. It is used to treat heatstroke, fever, rashes caused by warm toxins, dysentery, headache, toothache caused by wind and fire, carbuncles and various inflammatory diseases.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for gargling.

【Note】 "Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescriptions": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① To relieve summer heat: boil the root of bitter radix spatholobi with white beans and sugar. (《Niu Cao Cao Xing Yao Bei Yao》)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Essentials of the Properties of Raw Medicinal Herbs".

The medicinal value of the bitter taro root introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as bitter gourd root. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.