The efficacy and function of Jiulong Tuzhu

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a good understanding of them. So do you know about the medicinal material Kowloon Tuzhu?

【Alias】Dragon's Tongue

[Source] Clerodendron thomsonae Balf. f., Verbenaceae , the leaves are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Guangdong.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification. Mainly used to treat chronic otitis media.

[Usage and Dosage] Adults use 12 to 13 leaves each time, children use 7 to 8 leaves each time, add sugared winter melon, decoct in water and take for 3 to 4 days.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Quanzhou Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, I found that Jiulong Tuzhu has so many pharmacological effects, and it also has good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.