The efficacy and function of butterfly grass root

The root of the Chinese herbal medicine butterfly grass is a relatively good medicinal material. Many people don’t know much about it, so let’s take a detailed look at the root of the Chinese herbal medicine butterfly grass below.

【Alias】 Night Closing

[Source] It is the root of the leguminous plant Bauhinia scabra . Taken in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Bauhinia pseudo-pink-leaved, also known as butterfly grass.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Guangxi and other places.

[Properties] The roots are mostly cut into oblique slices, about 2 mm thick, with a rough appearance, dark brown with a slight brown tint. The cortex is light brown, the heart is woody, yellow-white, and has many small holes. No smell, slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】Astringent, neutral, non-toxic.

【Functions and indications】Astringent and hemostatic; treats cough, enuresis, and hemoptysis.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 3-5 qian (1-2 liang for fresh); or stew with meat. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating coughing, coughing up blood and vomiting blood, take 1 to 2 liang of medicine at night. Stew pig lungs or boil them in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

From the above we can see that the Chinese medicine butterfly grass root has very high medicinal value, so we can consider applying butterfly grass root in our life.