The efficacy and function of Huashan alum root

For Chinese medicinal materials such as Huashan alum root, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is an introduction about the root of Huashan alum. I hope you can read it carefully, which will be of great help for your consumption.

[Alias] Tuchangshan (Nanning Pharmacopoeia).

[Source] It is the root of the Alum of the Alumaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year. After the roots are dug out, they are washed and dried.

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Guangxi.

[Properties] The dry roots are cylindrical, straight or curved, with tubercle-like protrusions on the surface, irregular longitudinal cracks, and sometimes small root scars; the cork is brown-yellow and often peels off in flaks. It is hard and difficult to break. The cross section is nearly circular, the outer side of the cortex is brown-yellow, the inner side is light yellow, the cambium is clear, the xylem is grayish white to light yellow, the rays are slender and not obvious, and there are annular annual rings.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold, poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, resolves phlegm and stops malaria. Treat colds, fever, malaria, muscle and bone pain, and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct 2-3 qian (large dose 0.5-1 liang). For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of acute nephritis: appropriate amount of Huashan alum root (peeled), half a bowl of rice water, grind into a thick juice, add sugar and take once a day. (Jiangxi Herbal Medicine)

【Clinical application】 ①Treatment of malaria

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia"

Above we introduced what Huashan alum root is. We know that Huashan alum root is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.