The efficacy and function of Tiezai

I don’t know if you are familiar with Tiezai and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s analyze in detail the value and consumption methods of Tiezai.

[Other names] Broken rice tree [fruit], dwarf forest, wild tea, bean paste, small violent flea, cold rice fruit, Pilar, small iron boy

[Source] Myrsine africana., a plant of the genus Myrsinaceae, is used as medicine with its roots , whole plant or leaves . The leaves are collected in summer and autumn and used fresh or dried; the roots or the whole plant can be collected in all seasons, washed, sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, slightly sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, astringes and stops bleeding. Root or whole plant: enteritis, dysentery, metrorrhagia, bloody stool, hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, toothache. The leaves are used externally to treat burns.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5 to 1 liang for roots and the whole plant. Apply appropriate amount of leaves externally and boil them in water to wash the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The effects and functions of Tie Zai have been described in detail above, and I believe everyone has a certain understanding of it. Whether Tie Zai has other therapeutic effects still requires further research.