The efficacy and function of comfrey

For many Chinese people, traditional Chinese medicine is very trustworthy because it has a long history and few side effects. Commelina is a common Chinese medicinal material. It has many benefits for human health. So how can we eat comfrey? Let’s learn about it below.

[Other names] Red hen medicine (Nanning Pharmacopoeia), red-haired hen, aphrodisiac grass (Guangxi Medicinal Plant List).

[Source] The branches and leaves of the leguminous plant Ampelopsis pilosula . Available all year round.

[Original form] Dancing grass (Youyang Zazu)

[Habitat distribution] Growing in small thickets on hills, hillsides or ravines. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

【Chemical composition】 Contains trans-crocetin dimethyl ester.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Removes blood stasis, promotes new blood circulation, relaxes tendons and activates collaterals. Taking it soaked in wine can strengthen muscles and bones and treat rheumatic bone pain. The leaves are used to treat bruises and set bones.

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: 1.5 to 3 qian.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not use this product. (The following properties and flavors are from "Nanning Pharmacopoeia")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records"

The utilization rate of comfrey in traditional Chinese medicine is still very high, and it can be used to treat a variety of diseases. We should consume comfrey only after fully understanding its effects and functions. I hope everyone doesn’t eat carelessly.