The efficacy and function of Pandanus odoratus

Everyone is familiar with Pandanus truncatum. It has a long history and has good effects on regulating the body and treating diseases. It is a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] It is the leaf bud of Pandanus, a plant of the Pandanaceae family.

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Essentials of the Nature of Herbs》: "sweet in taste, cold in nature."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, cools blood and detoxifies. Treat measles, rashes, erysipelas, heat stroke, bleeding gums, ulcers, and rotten feet.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 6 qian. For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ①To treat long-term foot rot caused by worms: take the heart of the Rhizoma Lujus and mix it with soybeans and mash it into a paste for application. The worm mountain will be healed. (Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Bencao Qiuyuan".

The above describes some ways to eat Pandanus core. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.