The efficacy and function of red taro

The Chinese medicinal herb red taro is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine red taro, so let’s talk about it below.

[Other names] Red Pinellia, Red Rock Taro

[Source] It is the tuber or the whole plant of the Arisaema species. Collected in autumn and winter. Slice and dry.

[Original form] Annual perennial herb, 30 to 40 cm tall. There are long branches with roots and small tubers; the tubers are oblate and have red outer skin. The single leaf is shield-shaped, dark green with a slight red tint, 15 to 20 cm long, 12 to 16 cm wide, and entire. The spadix grows from the tuber, and there are usually several erect spadixes on each tuber, which are 15 to 20 cm long and dark red in color; the male and female inflorescences are separated by neutral flowers; the spathe is leathery, with a spiral tube that encloses the fruit; the male inflorescence is rod-shaped; the female inflorescence is short and cylindrical. The berries are small.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in moist places under forests. Distributed in Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】Warm, numb, poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling, kill insects, provide anesthesia and relieve pain. Treat acute mastitis, bruises, carbuncles, furunculosis, tinea and scabies.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

Based on the above description of red taro, it can be seen that red taro has many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of red taro can be used to treat corresponding diseases.