The efficacy and function of bamboo

After thousands of years of sedimentation and accumulation, the types and quantities of Chinese medicine have become quite astonishing. Therefore, choosing Chinese medicine to treat some difficult and complicated diseases always has a very good effect. Next, I would like to recommend a Chinese medicine, Cizhu.

[Other names] Sweet Ci, Jiumi Ci, Fishing Ci, Bamboo

[Source] Sinocalamus affinis (Rendle) McClure of the Poaceae family , the bamboo core , bamboo leaves and bamboo roots (rhizomes) are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sweet, slightly cold.

【Function and indication】 Bamboo core and bamboo leaves: clear away heat and relieve restlessness. It is mainly used to treat fever, thirst, difficulty urinating, and mouth and tongue ulcers.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-3 qian of bamboo leaves; 0.5-1 liang of bamboo shoots; 2-4 liang of bamboo roots.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is some basic information about the Bamboo Stalk. I hope you can learn more about Chinese herbal medicine, which will be beneficial to you.