The efficacy and function of chicken bone vegetable

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and chicken bone vegetable is one of them. In order for chicken bone vegetable to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Source] It is the root of the Caprifoliaceae plant.

[Original form] Deciduous shrub, up to 6 meters high. Young branches have short soft hairs. The leaves are simple, opposite, elliptic or lanceolate, 4-7 cm long, 1.5-3 cm wide, with short tail tips, rounded or slightly pointed bases, sparsely glandular denticles on the margins or entire, sparsely white hairs on the upper side, densely white hairs on the veins on the lower side; petioles are short. 1 to 4 flowers are axillary or terminal; sepals are chisel-shaped, 8 mm long; corolla is trumpet-shaped, deep rose on the outside, pale on the inside, and orange at the throat; 4 stamens, 2 of which are strong; ovary is elongated, 4-chambered, 2 of which contain 1 fertile ovule, and the other 2 chambers contain several infertile ovules. The bracts are large, up to 18 mm in diameter, covering the fruit. Capsule. Flowering period is July.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on the edge of forests in mountainous areas. Distributed in Sichuan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] It is neutral in nature, bitter in taste, and non-toxic.

【Functions and indications】Dispel cold and induce sweating. Treats measles, smallpox, itching due to damp heat and ankle rash.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of the initial stage of measles: chicken bone vegetable, Xihe willow, and red cowhide vegetable. Decoction in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a brief introduction to chicken bone vegetable. Through this we can understand that chicken bone vegetable contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.