The efficacy and function of firecracker tubes

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: firecracker tube. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Bubble palm tube, hollow grass, monkey orange, golden chicken lock, ghost bamboo

[Source] Leycesteria formosa Wall . var. glandulosissima Airy-Shaw, Caprifoliaceae, the whole plant is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, regulating qi and activating blood circulation. It is mainly used to treat cystitis, edema, bronchial asthma, food accumulation, abdominal distension, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids; it can be used externally to treat fractures and bleeding.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents. For external use, mash the whole fresh plant and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Although firecracker tubes have many magical effects, they cannot be eaten casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.