The efficacy and function of bamboo shoots

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine bamboo shoots.

[Other names] Bamboo grass, bamboo grass

[Source] Commelina diffusa Burm. f. [C. nudiflora auct. non L.;C. chinensis Osbeck], a plant of the genus Commelina in the family Commelinaceae, is used as medicine in its entirety . Collected in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】Light, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, and stops bleeding. Used for acute pharyngitis, dysentery, boils, and difficulty urinating; used externally to treat bleeding from trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang of fresh product; apply externally in appropriate amount and sprinkle dry powder on wounds.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of bamboo shoots. In fact, it has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.