The efficacy and function of ramie

We are all familiar with ramie. Ramie is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating ramie regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Other names] Domestic ramie, white ramie, round ramie

[Source] Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud., a plant of the genus Ramie in the Urticaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and leaves . Dig up the roots in early winter and pick the leaves in autumn, wash, chop and dry them or use them fresh.

【Nature and flavor】Root: sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Root: clears away heat, promotes diuresis, cools blood and stabilizes pregnancy. Used for cold and fever, high fever of measles, urinary tract infection, edema of nephritis, abdominal pain in pregnant women, fetal movement disorder, threatened abortion; used externally to treat bruises, fractures, sores and swelling.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 to 5 cents of root, appropriate amount of root and leaves for external use, mash the fresh product and apply it or grind the dry product into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of ramie. Its selection should be based on your own needs, so that it will not harm your body and can achieve a good effect in improving the disease.