The efficacy and function of deer wormwood

We can often see deer wormwood in our daily life, so how should we eat deer wormwood? What good effects does it have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Other names] Rat eyes, hungry leeches [Hunan], phlegm-cut beans

[Source] Rhynchosia volubilis Lour., a plant of the genus Rhynchosia in the Fabaceae family, is used as medicine with its root and whole plant . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, slice and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Dissipates accumulation and resolves nodules, reduces swelling and relieves pain, relaxes muscles and activates collaterals. Used for infantile malnutrition, toothache, neuralgia, cervical lymph node tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar muscle strain; used externally to treat carbuncle, furuncle, swelling and snake bite.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash the fresh grass or root and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Ben Jing"

Through the above, we have learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Deer Hovenia. I hope everyone can prescribe the right medicine and consume Deer Hovenia correctly in life.