The efficacy and function of variegated dwarf tuotuo

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine variegated dwarf Tuotuo.

[Other names] Rehmannia root (Chinese seed plant taxonomy), variegated asarum, variegated asarum (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the neem plant Rehmanniae chinensis .

[Original form] Subshrub, 10 to 15 cm high. The stem usually does not branch. The compound leaves are alternate, with 3 leaflets, rough on the upper side and pubescent beneath; the apical leaflets are larger, ovate to elliptic-ovate, 3-6 cm long, 2.5-3.5 cm wide, obtuse at the apex, with sparse large blunt teeth on the margin, and broadly ovate at the base; the lateral leaflets are nearly circular, 2-2.5 cm long, and 1-2 cm wide. The inflorescence is axillary, usually in groups of 3; the peduncle is 6-7 mm long; there are 3 linear bracts at the base of the flower; the calyx is deeply lobed into 5 parts, the lobes are lanceolate, green, and covered with fine short hairs; the corolla is white, the lower part is united into a tube, the lobes are obovate, and the apex is obtuse; there are 10 stamens, the middle and lower parts are united into a tube, the apex is 10-lobed, and there are 10 anthers, which are born at the top of the tube; the ovary has 5 chambers, each with 2 ovules. The capsule is oblate, covered with fine soft hairs, 5-ribbed, and split into 5 lobes, with 1 to 2 seeds in each chamber. Flowering period is July.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in central mountainous areas. Distributed in Sichuan.

[Nature and flavor] It is mild in nature, light in taste, and non-toxic.

[Functions and indications] Treats cough caused by five types of consumption, bruises and rheumatism; can be applied externally to treat unknown swellings and pus.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 qian; or soaked in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating injuries from falls: Variegated dwarf tuotu, Yama thorn, Sansevieria microphylla, and Piper melanoxylon. Boil in water and add a little white wine and drink.

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Based on the above summary, variegated dwarf Tuotuo still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that variegated dwarf Tuotuo should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.