The efficacy and function of Momordica cochinchinensis root

The root of Momordica charantia is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using the root of Momordica charantia to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the effects of Momordica charantia root.

【English name】 Root of Cochinchina Momordica

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuberous root of Momordica charantia of the Cucurbitaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial thick vine, up to 15m long. With plank-like roots. The whole plant is nearly glabrous and slightly pubescent. Tendrils are relatively stout, smooth and hairless, and unbranched. The petiole is stout, 5-10cm long, initially covered with yellow-brown soft hairs, then nearly glabrous, with 2-4 glands at the base and middle; the leaves are ovate-cordate or broadly ovate-round, hard in texture, 10-20cm long and wide, 3-5-fissured to deeply fissured or undivided, with palmate veins. Dioecious; male flowers solitary in leaf vents or sometimes 3-4 on the axis of a very short raceme peduncle, pedicel strong, nearly glabrous, solitary, pedicel 6-12cm long, with a large bract at the top, bract sessile, cucullate, rounded kidney-shaped, pubescent on both sides, calyx tube funnel-shaped, lobes broadly lanceolate or oblong, corolla yellow, lobes ovate-oblong, densely pubescent, with serrated yellow glands at the base, 2 slightly larger on the outside, 3 smaller on the inside, with ink spots at the base, 3 stamens, 2 in 2 chambers, 1 in 1 chamber; female flowers solitary in leaf axils, pedicel 5-10cm long, 1 bract near the middle, bract cucullate, length and width are both 2mm, corolla calyx is the same as male flowers, ovary ovate-oblong, about 1cm long, densely covered with spiny hairs. The fruit is ovoid, with a short beak at the tip and a nearly round base. It is 12-15 cm long, red when ripe, fleshy, and densely covered with 3-4 mm thorn-like protrusions. Seeds are numerous, ovate or square, dark brown when dry, 26-35mm long, 20-38mm wide, 5-6mm thick, with teeth on the edges, slightly raised on both sides, and carved. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It often grows in ravines, wood edges and roadsides at an altitude of 450-1100m.

[Properties] Identification of properties: the tubers are very thick, with a diameter of 8-18cm. The epidermis of those with skin is light brown and slightly rough, with dense oval lenticels. The surface of the peeled ones is slightly lighter in color, light yellow-gray in cross section, loose in texture, with very poor powderiness and a lot of fiber. The phloem in cross section has multiple layers of transverse stratification, the xylem has dense brown-yellow vascular pores and tastes bitter.

[Chemical composition] The root contains saponins momordin, bessisterol and costol (C15H24O). The stem bark contains bioalkali.

[Pharmacological action] 1. Abortive effect. The relative molecular weight of the Momordica glycoprotein contained in the root is about 32,000, which can cause mid-term abortion in mice.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly sweet; cold

【entry into meridians】Heart and liver meridians.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification; reduction of swelling; relief of pain. Mainly used for carbuncle, furuncle, nameless swelling, lymphadenitis

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the medicinal value of the root of Momordica charantia. There are also some ways and methods when eating the root of Momordica charantia. The above methods of eating are very helpful in regulating various problems of the human body, so you can do it with confidence.