The efficacy and function of red sorrel

The Chinese medicinal herb Oxalis serrata 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 Oxalis serrata below.

[Other names] Oxalis macrophylla, Oxalis macrophylla, Copper hammer grass

[Source] The whole herb of Oxalis corymbosa DC. [O. martiana Zucc.], a plant of the genus Oxalis in the family Oxalidaceae. Harvested in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling, and regulates menstruation. Used for pyelonephritis, dysentery, pharyngitis, toothache, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea; used externally to treat snake bites, bruises, burns and scalds.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian, decocted in water or soaked in wine and taken orally; for external use, mash the fresh grass and apply to the affected area.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

I believe that after reading the above explanations, everyone has a deeper understanding of the Chinese medicinal herb Oxalis oxyphylla? In fact, many foods or medicinal materials are the same. Only when we understand them can we eat them correctly according to our own situation and effectively help maintain our health.