The efficacy and function of Huanghuazai

The Chinese medicinal herb Huanghuazai is a relatively good medicinal material, but many people don’t know much about it. So let’s take a detailed look at the Chinese medicinal herb Huanghuazai below.

[Alias] Blood-sucking grass (Southern Fujian Folk Herbs), Sozai grass (Practical Chinese Herbs).

[Source] It is the leaves or roots of the Malvaceae plants Malvaceae or Malvaceae .

【Original form】 ① Yellow-flowered sticky-hair

[Chemical composition] The whole plant of Rhizoma Cibotii contains ephedrine, with the highest content in the seeds, which is 4 times higher than that in the roots, stems and leaves.

[Pharmacological action] For the effects of Ephedra sinica seeds, please refer to the entry on "Ephedra". The flowers and fruits have a moderate insecticidal effect, but the seeds have no effect.

[Properties and flavors] "Practical Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Neutral in nature, sweet and slightly spicy."

【Functions and indications】 "Practical Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It can promote blood circulation and qi, clear away heat and detoxify. It can treat hepatitis, dysentery, lumbar muscle strain, fatigue, and abscesses."

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang of fresh root. For external use: mash the fresh leaves and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat horse carbuncle: appropriate amount of fresh blood-sucking grass leaves and six to seven live snails with shells. Mash the mixture and apply to the affected area, changing it once or twice a day. ("Folk Herbs in Southern Fujian")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that the traditional Chinese medicine Huanghuazai plays a very important role in many aspects. Proper consumption of yellow flowers has many benefits to our body.