The efficacy and function of leek root

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, leek root, what are the effects and functions of leek root? Let me introduce it to you today.

[Alias] Chinese chives (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the root and bulb of the leek plant of the Liliaceae family.

[Chemical composition] The roots of leek contain sulfides, glycosides and bitter substances.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Warming the middle, promoting qi circulation, and dispersing blood stasis. It is used to treat chest pain, abdominal distension due to food accumulation, leucorrhea, hematemesis, epistaxis, ringworm, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang for fresh ones; or mash into juice. For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and apply.

[Note] Patients with yin deficiency, internal heat, sores, and eye diseases should not take this product.

[Additional prescription] ①To treat bloating in the lower abdomen: boil leek root juice and lard, and drink it slowly. (Qianjin Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

The above article introduces the functions of leek root. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.