The efficacy and function of kiwi root

In daily life, people are not only very familiar with various foods, but also come into contact with a lot of medicines in daily life. Among them, kiwi root is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. Given that there are still many people who don’t know much about kiwi root, let’s take a detailed look at it below.

[Source] It is the root or root bark of kiwifruit, a plant of the Actinidiaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, dried or used fresh.

[Properties and flavors] "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "sour, slightly sweet, cool, slightly toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, promotes diuresis, promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. Treat hepatitis, edema, traumatic injuries, rheumatic joint pain, stranguria, leucorrhea, sores, furunculosis, and scrofula.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang; or stew with pig intestines. For external use: mash and apply.

【Note】 "Mindong Materia Medica": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of acute hepatitis: 4 liang of kiwi root and 12 red dates. Boil in water and drink as tea. (Jiangxi Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Fujian Folk Herbs"

It can be seen that the medicinal value of kiwi root is still very obvious. However, kiwi root is not suitable for everyone. We can judge based on our own physical condition.