The efficacy and function of cucumber root

Cucumber root is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are records of cucumber root in ancient Chinese medical books. Cucumber root can treat many diseases and its effects are very comprehensive. We should make good use of it.

【Source】It is the root of cucumber, a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Dig up in summer and autumn, wash, and use dried or fresh.

[Properties and flavors] "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Annals": "Cool in nature, sweet and bitter in taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat diarrhea and dysentery.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat lockjaw dysentery: mash cucumber root and apply it on the navel. (Secret Recipes of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guizhou Province)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. Cucumber root, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a certain conditioning effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.