The efficacy and function of bamboo begonia

As people's living standards improve, they pay more attention to health preservation. Many people know that the Chinese medicine Bamboo Begonia is good for the body and can treat many diseases. Let’s learn about it today.

【English name】 Spotted Begonia

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Begonia bamboo, a plant of the Begoniaceae family.

[Original form] Bamboo Begonia, an upright or spreading subshrub, 0.7-1.5m high. Smooth and bald, branched, stems with distinct bamboo-like nodes. Single and alternate; petiole 2-2.5cm long, cylindrical, purple-red; leaf blade thick, obliquely oblong or oblong-ovate, 10-20cm long, 4-5cm wide, pointed at the tip, heart-shaped at the base, with slightly wavy edges, dark green on the upper side with many small round white spots, and dark red on the back. The flowers are light rose or white, with axillary and hanging cymes; the peduncle is short; the bracts are 2, opposite, lanceolate, and caducous, the male flowers are about 2.5 cm in diameter, with 2 tepals, larger than 2 petals; the female flowers have 5 tepals and petals, erect and equal, the ovary is inferior, 2-4-chambered, large and winged. Capsule. The flowering period is between summer and autumn, and the fruiting period is autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It is cultivated in parks and flower gardens in my country, or used as potted flowers.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】Disperse blood stasis; promote diuresis; detoxify. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; hemiplegia; urinary incontinence; edema; sore throat; scabies; snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; mash into juice or soak in wine.

[Discussions by various scholars] 1. "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The whole herb: has the function of dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. Used for traumatic injuries.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of Bamboo Begonia. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Bamboo Begonia is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.