The efficacy and function of basil

In daily life, people are not only very familiar with various foods, but also come into contact with a lot of medicines in daily life. Among them, 簕欓 is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. Given that there are still many people who don’t know much about 簕欓, let’s take a detailed look at it below.

[Other names] Dog pepper, Eagle does not stay [Fujian, Guangdong], Chicken Hulan, Earth pepper [Hainan], Thorny Canggen, Bird does not stay [Guangdong, Guangxi]

[Source] Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC., a plant of the Rutaceae family, is used as medicine using its roots, leaves and fruits . The roots can be harvested all year round; the leaves can be harvested at any time; the fruits are harvested in winter and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, spicy, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Root: icteric hepatitis, nephritic edema, rheumatoid arthritis. Results: stomachache, abdominal pain. Leaves: Traumatic injuries, lumbar muscle strain, mastitis, furunculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang of root; 1-2 qian of fruit; appropriate amount of leaves for external use, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine lanluo introduced above, it turns out that lanluo can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.