The efficacy and function of red sticky millet

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 effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine red sticky millet.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The seeds of Amaranthus aviculare, a plant of the Amaranthaceae family.

[Original form] Annual herb, 1-2m tall. Stem erect, simple or branched, obtusely angular, almost glabrous. The leaves are ovate-oblong or ovate-lanceolate, 4-13cm long, 2-5.5cm wide, with acute or rounded tip, small awn tip, and cuneate base. The flowers are unisexual or polygamous, with axillary and terminal panicles composed of numerous spikes, erect and drooping after flowering; bracts and bracteoles are subulate, green or purple, with a prominent midrib on the back and a long awn at the tip; tepals are 5, membranous, green or purple, with a short awn at the top, the tepals and utricle are the same length; stamens are slightly longer than tepals; female bracts are one and a half times the length of the tepals, and the tepals are rounded and obtuse at the tip. The capsule is elliptical, with a cracked lid, 3 teeth at the apex, and the same length as the persistent perianth. The seeds are brown. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is August-September.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; bitter; slightly cold

【Meridian】 Liver; Large Intestine

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. Mainly used for dysentery, hypochondrium, traumatic injury, carbuncle, swelling and infection

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder, and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine red sticky millet. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using red sticky millet, some methods and techniques should be mastered to consume it in a healthy and scientific manner.