The efficacy and function of butterfly root

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine butterfly root.

[Other names] Soaproot (Classification of Herbal Properties), Ziziphus chinensis, Rhizoma Coptidis (Guizhou Folk Medicines), Angelica sinensis (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines).

[Source] It is the root of Polygonum aviculare or Polygonum sphenanthera, plants of the Polygonaceae family. Harvest in autumn.

【Original form】 The form is detailed in the "Chijingsan" article.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and relaxes muscles. It is used to treat high fever and coma, tuberculosis and cough, burns from hot water or fire, scrofula, carbuncles, swelling and pus, bruises, rheumatism and pain, and irregular menstruation.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decocted in water, 3-5 qian (0.5-1 liang for fresh); or soaked in wine. For external use: grind into powder and apply on affected area or rub with vinegar.

【Note】 "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① To treat unknown swelling and infection: Grind the root of butterfly into vinegar and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed analysis of the butterfly root. Now that you have learned about the various effects of the butterfly root, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of the butterfly root to restore their health and happiness.