The efficacy and function of eel vine root

For many Chinese people, traditional Chinese medicine is very trustworthy because it has a long history and few side effects. Eel vine root is a common Chinese medicinal material. It has many benefits for human health. So how can we eat eel vine root? Let’s learn about it below.

[Other names] Bear willow root (Fujian Folk Herbs), Iron-wrapped Gold, and Astragalus (Mindong Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the root of the Rhamnaceae plant Rhamnaceae . Harvest in autumn and winter, wash, slice and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet and bitter, neutral.

[Meridian] ① "Quanzhou Materia Medica": "enters the liver, lung, kidney, triple burner, and bladder meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness, promotes blood circulation and activates collaterals. It is used to treat spleen and stomach weakness, poor appetite, stomachache, jaundice, edema, stranguria, leucorrhea, wind-toxic flow, and rheumatic pain in joints.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang (3-4 liang for fresh).

【Note】 "Mindong Materia Medica": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat spleen and stomach weakness and loss of appetite: 3 to 4 liang of Willow of the Chinese wolfberry root. Decoction in water. (Fujian Folk Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the eel vine root. The effect of the eel vine root is very large and it has great benefits for the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose the eel vine root according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.