The efficacy and function of thick stem Luogudi

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of the thick-stemmed Luogou sole? How does traditional Chinese medicine use the thick-stemmed Luogou sole to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using the thick-stemmed Luogou sole to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Alias] Luoguodi, snake lotus, curved lotus.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuberous root of the Cucurbitaceae plant Glehnia littoralis.

【Original form】Climbing herb. The tuber is oblate and can weigh up to tens of pounds. The stem can be up to 2-4 (-10) meters long and 10 mm in diameter. It is multi-branched and nearly glabrous. Leaves are alternate; petioles are slender, 3-6cm long, glabrous or only slightly pubescent; leaf blades are membranous, undivided or with a regular 2-3 lobes, ovate, 8-12cm long, 4-8cm wide, acuminate at the apex, cordate at the base, with wavy margins, sparsely toothed, with white warty dots above, glabrous, and nearly glabrous beneath. Tendrils are slender, simple, smooth and hairless. Dioecious; male inflorescence racemose or with a simplex, smooth and glabrous. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The fruit is oblong, 4-6cm long, 2-3cm in diameter, slightly rounded at both ends, and has a smooth skin. The seeds are broadly ovate, 7 mm long and 5 mm wide, with a blunt base and arched and smooth surfaces. Flowering and fruiting period is April to June.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; slightly cold; slightly toxic

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the stomach, promotes qi circulation, and detoxifies. Indigestion; abdominal distension and pain; sore throat; cough; diarrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: grind into powder, take 0.6-1.5g each time.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

It can be seen that the medicinal value of the thick-stemmed Luogoudi is still very obvious. However, not everyone can use the thick-stemmed Luogoudi. We can judge based on our own physical condition.