The efficacy and function of golden cherry root

Golden cherry root is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Golden cherry root can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take it appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine golden cherry root.

[Other names] Golden cherry, Tuogudan (Essentials of Raw Medicinal Herbs).

[Source] It is the root or root bark of the Rosaceae plant Rosa laevigata . From August to February of the following year, dig out, wash, cut and dry.

[Properties] The root is cylindrical, slightly twisted, purple-black on the surface with vertical stripes; the cork layer is flaky and can be peeled off. The wood occupies most of the cross section and is obviously radial; the bark is brown-red. Hard texture and heavy weight. Odorless.

【Chemical composition】 The root bark is rich in tannins.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour and astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Consolidating semen and astringing the intestines. It is used to treat spermatorrhea, enuresis, dysentery, diarrhea, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, uterine prolapse, hemorrhoids, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 2 liang. For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating spermatorrhea: 2 liang of Malus laevigata root and 3 qian of Schisandra chinensis. Cook it with lean pork and consume it. (Lingnan Herbal Medicine)

【Clinical application】 ①Treatment of uterine prolapse

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Bencao Gangmu".

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. As a Chinese medicinal material, golden cherry root has a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.