The efficacy and function of bilberry

Chinese medicine practitioners need to use Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and as a kind of Chinese medicinal material, raspberry is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of raspberry.

[Other names] Snake bubble, March bubble, red plum, tiger wave grass, hoe seedling

[Source] Rubus parvifolius., a plant of the genus Rubus in the Rosaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots , stems or leaves . Dig up the roots in autumn, pick the stems and leaves in summer and autumn, and use them fresh or cut into sections and dry them.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and cools blood, disperses stagnation, relieves pain, and is a diuretic and reduces swelling. Used for colds and fever, sore throat, hemoptysis, hematemesis, dysentery, enteritis, hepatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, nephritis edema, urinary tract infection, stones, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, rheumatic bone pain, swelling and pain due to falls; used externally to treat eczema and dermatitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, crush the fresh leaves and apply externally, or decoct in water for fumigation and washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that the Chinese medicine Rubus chinensis plays a very important role in many aspects. Proper consumption of raspberries has many benefits for our body.