The efficacy and function of water chestnut shell

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine water chestnut shell.

[Other names] Water chestnut peel (Southern Yunnan Materia Medica), black water chestnut shell (Compendium of Materia Medica), wind water chestnut (Medical Collection).

[Source] It is the pericarp of the Trapa ovata plant of the Trapa family or plants of the same genus.

【Functions and indications】 Treat diarrhea, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, furuncle, impetigo, and impetigo.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction. For external use: burn the medicine and grind it into powder for application or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat rectal prolapse: first moisten the intestine with sesame oil, remove the floating layer, and then clean it with water from water chestnut shells. (Zhang's Must-Test Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

As a common Chinese medicinal material, water chestnut shell is often forgotten by people. In fact, its efficacy and function are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.