The efficacy and function of false lychee root

False lychee root is a Chinese medicine that is relatively familiar to everyone. It has many benefits to our body. If we want to eat it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of false lychee root. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the root or root bark of the wild papaya plant of the Akebia family.

[Original form] Wild papaya, also known as: false lychee, winding vine, sand vine.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in valley forest edges and thickets. Distributed in Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

【Pharmacological action】 ①Analgesic effect

[Toxicity] No serious toxic reaction was observed when the drug was administered to mice at 530 times the human dose, indicating that this preparation has a wide safety range.

【Functions and indications】 Treat axillary carbuncle, testicular enlargement, and dysmenorrhea.

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

[Additional prescription] ① To treat axillary carbuncle: 1 liang of dried pseudo-litchi root peel (peel off the cork and chop into pieces), 2 to 3 liang of brown sugar, and half a jin of shochu. Bottle it, soak it in warm water for one hour, take it out and clarify it. Take it once before each of the three meals a day. Take three liang each time. The dosage may be increased or decreased as appropriate, and the course is continued until the disease is cured. Avoid sour, spicy and mustard greens. (Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records)

[Clinical Application] Analgesia: Various dosage forms are made from the roots, stems and leaves of pseudo-litchi. Decoction: Use 900 grams of raw herbs to make 1000 ml of decoction. Adults take 10 to 20 ml each time. Capsules: Each capsule contains 0.15-0.25 g of powder. Take 6-8 capsules each time. Injection: Each milliliter contains 0.25 grams of medicine, and 2 to 4 milliliters are injected intramuscularly each time. The above dosage form was used clinically to observe 126 cases of postoperative wound pain and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, bone and joint injuries, biliary ascariasis, vasculitis, fractures, etc. The results showed that 52 cases had complete pain relief within 30 minutes, and the drug effect was maintained for more than 2 hours; 53 cases had significant pain relief or improvement within 30 minutes; 21 cases still had no analgesic effect after more than 30 minutes. Side effects: A few patients experienced mild dizziness, nausea or sweating, but no other adverse reactions were observed.

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The effects and functions of false lychee root are varied, and we should choose the appropriate way of eating according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.