The efficacy and function of konjac

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and konjac, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of konjac.

【Alias】

Konjac, Arisaema strychnifolia, Lotus strychnifolia, Taro, Umbrella

【source】

Arum

Konjac

Anorphophallus konjac K. Koch,

Spherical tuber

Used as medicine. Dig up in summer and autumn, remove the above-ground stems, leaves and fibrous roots, wash, and air-dry in a cool place.

【Nature and flavor】

Pungent, cold. poisonous.

【Function and indications】

Reduce swelling, resolve lumps, detoxify and relieve pain. Used for tumors, cervical lymph node tuberculosis; used externally to treat carbuncles, boils, swellings and snake bites.

【Remark】

(1) There are two other plants of the same genus that are used for medicinal purposes:

Flowering Lotus

(Flower snake) AmcrphophallusrivieriDurieu;

Snake Spear Head

Amorphophallus dunnii Tutch.

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of konjac. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.