The efficacy and function of glutinous rice balls

We can often see glutinous rice balls in daily life, so how should we eat glutinous rice balls? What good effects do they have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Other names] glutinous rice grass, glutinous rice vine, glutinous rice strips, red stone vine, raw pull, ramie, black snake grass, small sticky medicine

[Source] Memorialis hirta (Blume) Wedd., a plant of the genus Blume in the Urticaceae family , is used as medicine with its roots , stems or leaves . The roots are collected in autumn, washed, dried or ground into powder; the stems and leaves can be collected at any time.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion, clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and reduces swelling. Used for indigestion, stomach pain due to food accumulation, and leucorrhea; used externally to treat angioedema, furuncles, mastitis, swelling and pain due to falls, and bleeding due to trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang; for external use, mash the fresh whole herb or root and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above content is an introduction to Chinese medicine glutinous rice balls. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to glutinous rice balls in our daily life. We need to follow the doctor's instructions when consuming Chinese medicine such as glutinous rice balls and not consume them blindly.