The efficacy and function of Maotong

I wonder if you have heard of Maotong. Mao Tong has great benefits for regulating our body and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about Mao Tong.

[Other names] Purple bran wood, round shoes, yellow flower leaves, red lady wood

[Source] Mallotus barbatus (Wall.) Muell.-Arg., Euphorbiaceae , the root of which is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis. It is mainly used to treat enteritis, diarrhea, indigestion, urethritis, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, decocted in water.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what is Maotong, its efficacy and functions. We know that Maotong can not only improve immunity, but also plays an indispensable role in certain diseases.