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Traditional Chinese medicine has always been the best choice for many people to treat diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating diseases, and you can rest assured when choosing it. Today we will introduce a traditional Chinese medicine, water chestnut [picture].

【Other name】 Baikemu, Provincial Bird Flower

[Source] Symingtonia populnea (R. Brown) van Steenis, Hamamelidaceae , its stems are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, astringent, warm. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Relaxes muscles and tendons, promotes blood circulation, activates collaterals and relieves pain. Mainly used to treat rheumatic joint pain and sciatica.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 qian, decocted in water or used in combination with other herbs.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the description above, we know what is the water chestnut [picture] and what effects the water chestnut [picture] has. The medicinal value of water chestnut [picture] is very high and it is beneficial to improving the immune system. It is a worthy choice for us.