The efficacy and function of red medicine

Do you know red medicine seeds? It is a common Chinese medicinal material and is very helpful for some diseases. Let me show you today.

[Other names] Hongyaozi, Baiyaozi [Northwest], Jinqiaoren

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Pteroxygonum in the Polygonaceae family, Pteroxygonum giraldii Damm. et Diels, and its tubers are used as medicine. Dig up in autumn, remove stems, leaves and fibrous roots, wash, slice and dry.

【Functions and indications】 Sour, bitter, astringent, and cool.

【Usage and Dosage】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, stops bleeding and relieves pain. Used for enteritis, dysentery, low back pain, bloody stool, metrorrhagia; used externally to treat burns, sores, and rabies bites.

【Note】 2 to 5 cents; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area, or grind into powder and mix with oil and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】《Compendium of Materia Medica》

Through the detailed introduction to the effects of red medicine seeds in this article, we can understand the several major effects of red medicine seeds. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.