Effects and functions of Cotinus coggygria

Cotinus coggygria is a medicinal herb that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of Cotinus coggygria.

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Cotinus in the Anacardiaceae family, Cotinus coggyria Scop., and its roots, branches and leaves are used as medicine. The roots can be harvested at any time; when the branches and leaves are dense in summer, cut off the branches, pick off the leaves, and dry them separately.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, bitter, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and relieves pain.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-3 qian (for the treatment of hepatitis, adults take 1 liang per day, children take half of it, decoct twice, combine together, take once in the morning and evening); for external use, boil the branches and leaves in water for washing or mash the leaves for application on the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) Red leaves (Cotinus coggyria Scop. var. cinerea Engl.), the main indications and uses are the same; Cotinus coggyria Scop. var. pubescens Engl., the root bark can treat postpartum strain in women.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Supplement to Materia Medica"

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of Cotinus coggygria, I hope that everyone can use scientific methods when eating it to make it play a greater role.