The efficacy and function of Huaitong

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 Huaitong.

[Other names] Huaimutong, Qingmuxiang

[Source] Aristolochia moupinensis Franch., a plant of the genus Aristolochia in the family Aristolochiaceae, is used as medicine with its roots and stems . Collected in spring and autumn, sliced ​​separately and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, promotes the flow of water and lactation, discharges pus and relieves pain. Used for urinary problems, edema, urinary tract infection, vaginal trichomoniasis, rheumatic joint pain, eczema, urticaria, and carbuncle.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 to 3 qian.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan"

The above is the introduction to the Chinese medicinal material Huaitong. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.