The efficacy and function of red azalea

Rhododendron rubra is one of the common traditional Chinese medicines in our country. It has a very long history of medicinal use and is recorded in many ancient medical books. Rhododendron rubra has good edible and medicinal value. Let’s take a look.

[Source] Rhododendron arboreum Smith. f. roseum Sweet, Ericaceae , its flowers are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Tibet.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Relieve asthma, clear away heat, remove toxins, stop bleeding, and regulate menstruation. It is mainly used to treat chronic bronchitis, osteomyelitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, epistaxis, hemoptysis, irregular menstruation, etc.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 qian.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet"

Above we introduced the red azalea and its characteristics. We can know that the red azalea has very good efficacy and functions, and has played a therapeutic and auxiliary therapeutic role in many diseases. I hope this will be helpful to everyone’s health.