The efficacy and function of thorny taro

Thorny taro is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice. For people with poor physical constitution, eating thorny taro can help us maintain better health. Today I will introduce thorny taro to you.

[Other names] Wild taro, mountain taro

[Source] Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwaites [L. heterophylla Schott], a plant of the genus Lasia in the Araceae family, is used as medicine using its rhizome . It can be harvested throughout the year, chopped and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, digestive, and stomachic. Used for chronic gastritis, indigestion, rheumatoid arthritis; used externally to treat snake bites, lymphadenitis, and lymph node tuberculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-2 liang; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of prickly taro, I hope everyone can use scientific methods in the process of consumption to make it play a greater role.