The efficacy and function of blood water grass root

The nutritional value of the root of blood water grass is rich and the medicinal value is also high. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the root of the traditional Chinese medicine blood water grass.

[Alias] Guangbian line, rope for binding immortals.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The roots and rhizomes of Eomecon chionantha Hance, a plant of the Poppy family.

[Original form] Bloodwater grass is a perennial herb, 30-60cm tall. The plant has a reddish-orange sap. Roots and rhizomes creeping, yellow. Stems purple-green and shiny. Leaves are basal; petioles are slender, 10-30cm long, with narrow sheaths at the base; leaf blades are ovate-cordate or circular-cordate, 5-26cm long, 5-20cm wide, acute at the apex, earlobe-shaped at the base, 2-9cm long, green on the surface, gray-green on the back with white powder, 5-7 palmate veins, reticular veinlets, obvious, and wavy edges. The flower is gray-green with a slight purple-red color during the flowering season, 20-40cm high, with 3-5 flowers arranged in corymbose cymes; bracts and bracteoles are ovate-lanceolate, 0.2-1cm long, and gradually pointed at the apex; there are 2 calyxes, helmet-shaped, 0.5-1.5cm long, glabrous, gradually pointed at the apex, fused at the base, and fall off early; there are 4 petals, white, obovate, 1-2.5cm long, 0.7-1.8cm wide; there are many stamens, filaments are 0.5-0.7cm long, anthers are oblong, about 0.3cm long, and yellow; ovary is ovate or narrowly ovate, 0.5-1cm long, glabrous, style is 0.3-0.5cm long, and stigma is 2-lobed. The capsule is oblong, about 2 cm long, about 0.5 cm in diameter, and slightly smaller at the tip. The flowering period is from March to June, and the fruiting period is from May to July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in valleys, stream banks, and shady, fertile land under forests at an altitude of 700-2200m, often growing in patches.

[Properties] 1. Identification of properties The rhizome is thin and cylindrical, curved or twisted, up to 50cm long and 1.5-5mm in diameter. The surface is reddish brown or grayish brown, smooth, with fine longitudinal lines, internodes 2-5 cm long, and nodes are borne with slender fibrous roots. It is brittle and easy to break, with an uneven fracture surface. The cortex is reddish brown, the pith is light brown, and there are small brown spots (vascular bundles). It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Chemical composition】 The rhizome contains sanguinarine and chelerythrine.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cool; slightly toxic

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; disperses blood stasis and relieves pain. It is used to treat red and swollen eyes due to wind-heat; sore throat; urinary tract infection; sores, boils and swelling; snake bites; postpartum abdominal pain; traumatic injuries and eczema; scabies, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 5-15g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply; or grind into powder and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above explanation, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of blood grass root. If there are any symptoms of discomfort in the body, you can use Chinese medicine to regulate it. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating diseases, so you can eat it with confidence.