The efficacy and function of tiger thorn

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the efficacy and functions of the Chinese medicine tiger thorn.

[Other names] Embroidery needle, barberry, thousand-mouth needle, needle leaf, mouse thorn, bird-proof, yellow chicken foot

[Source] Damnacanthus indicus Gaertn . f., a plant of the Rubiaceae family, is used as medicine with its root or the whole plant . It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, chopped, and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Used for hepatitis, rheumatic pain in the joints and bones, traumatic injuries, and pain from tooth decay.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】《Compendium of Materia Medica》

The above are some little knowledge about tiger thorn. If you feel it is suitable for your physical condition, you might as well give it a try. I believe it will bring obvious improvement to your body.