Effects and functions of hibiscus root

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and hibiscus root is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about hibiscus root. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the effects and functions of hibiscus root.

[Source] It is the root of Abelmoschus hibiscus, a plant of the Malvaceae family. Harvested in autumn.

[Chemical composition] Contains about 16% mucus, which is composed of 12.30% arabinan, 13.19% galactan, 8.08% rhamnan, 16.03% starch, 6.38% protein, 17.61% calcium oxalate, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】Diuresis, dispersing blood stasis, reducing swelling and detoxification. Treat gonorrhea, edema, milk stagnation, mumps, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1 to 3 qian (0.5 to 1 liang for fresh ones). For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating stranguria: decocted 50g to 150g of Abelmoschus root in water and taken orally.

【Clinical application】 ①Treatment of mumps

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of hibiscus root. Your choice should be based on your own needs, so that it will not harm your body and can achieve a good effect in improving the disease.