The efficacy and function of horse broom

Horse broom is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This type of medicine can cover many aspects of disease treatment, so before choosing horse broom, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

【Other name】 White flower Yanggu jujube

[Source] Lespedeza formosa (Vogel) Koehne, a plant of the genus Lespedeza in the Fabaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and the whole plant . The roots are harvested from spring to autumn, and the woody core of the roots is extracted while fresh, and then dried or used fresh; the whole plant is harvested in autumn.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat, cools blood, reduces swelling and relieves pain. It is used for coughing up blood due to lung heat, lung abscess, sores, carbuncles, furuncle, blood in the stool, rheumatic joint pain, and swelling and pain due to falls. For external use to treat sprains, dislocations and fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, for external use in appropriate amount, mash the fresh root and wine lees and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of horse broom. If you want to eat horse broom, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor. I hope this helps you all.