The efficacy and function of Huangsuomei

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

[Other names] Ground-drilling wind, yellow sedge, big red and yellow bubble leaves, rice seedling bubble

[Source] Rubus ellipticus Smith var. obcordatus Focke, a plant of the genus Rubus in the Rosaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and leaves . Dig up the roots in autumn, wash and slice them, and dry them in the sun or grind them into powder for storage. Pick leaves in summer and autumn and dry them.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, astringent, warm.

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and relieve pain, astringe and stop diarrhea. Used for tonsillitis, toothache, muscle and bone pain, acute and chronic dysentery, icteric hepatitis, and irregular menstruation; the leaves are used externally to treat traumatic bleeding and impetigo.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian of root; appropriate amount of leaves for external use, mash the fresh ones for application or grind the dry ones into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

It can be seen that the medicinal value of Rhizoma Coptidis is still very obvious. However, Huangsuomei is not suitable for everyone. We can judge based on our own physical condition.