The efficacy and function of bamboo root

Many people know that the roots of the bamboo shoots have unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of the roots of the bamboo shoots are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of the roots of the bamboo shoots.

[Other name] Root of smilax china leaf (Classification of Herbal Properties).

[Source] It is the root of the Poaceae plant Jinfoshan red bamboo .

[Original form] Jinfoshan red bamboo, also known as: red bamboo.

[Habitat distribution] It grows around houses and is cultivated occasionally. Distributed in Sichuan.

[Pharmacological action] The plant of the same genus "Yakusasa" ("Sasa" in Japanese means small bamboo) is effective against AH39 ascites liver cancer in rats. A small amount of the aqueous extract of "Kumasasa" (a mountain white bamboo produced on Kyushu Island, Japan) can excite the isolated frog heart, while a large amount can inhibit it. It also has the effects of lowering blood pressure, diuresis, and stimulating the isolated intestine. The polyphenols in the wood of "笹" leaves may be components that inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells.

[Nature and flavor] "Chongqing Herbal Medicine": "Sweet in taste, cool in nature, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ①《Classification of Herbal Properties》: "It can treat all tuberculosis, vomiting blood, metrorrhagia, cough and dispel wind."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Chongqing Herbs"

Based on the above description of bamboo root, it can be seen that bamboo root has many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of bamboo root can be used to treat corresponding diseases.