The efficacy and function of pepper root

The root of peppercorns is a very good medicinal ingredient. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of the root of peppercorns.

[Alias] Litsea cubeba root (Chongqing Herbs).

[Source] It is the root of Litsea cubeba, a plant of the Lauraceae family. Harvested from August to October.

[Properties and flavors] ① "Chongqing Herbal Medicine": "Spicy, hot, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and cold, warm the middle and regulate Qi. Treats cold pain in the stomach and pain in rheumatic joints.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian; grind into powder and take 0.7 to 1.5 fen; or soak in wine.

【Note】 "Chongqing Herbal Medicine": "People with heat in the stomach and intestines should not use this medicine."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cold pain in the heart and stomach: 7 qian of Litsea cubeba root, 1 liang of Evodia rutaecarpa root, 1 liang of Herba Codonopsis pilosulae, 1 liang of Herba Cibotii, 8 qian of Abacus root, and 5 qian of Cinnabar Lotus. Grind them into powder and soak them in wine. Take once a day, 50 cents to 1 tael each time; take fennel insect powder and mix it with wine. (Chongqing Herbs)

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Everyone should know the effects and functions of pepper root. Pepper root has high medicinal value and is a very common Chinese medicinal material. It is very good for our body.