The efficacy and function of hairy ramie

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. All aspects show that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Now we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material, Ramie.

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Ramie fructus, a plant of the Urticaceae family.

[Original form] Subshrub, up to 2m high. The stem is branched and has long grayish-white hairs. Leaves are alternate; petiole is 2-9cm long, densely covered with long and coarse hairs; leaf blade is ovate or rarely oval, with abrupt acuminate tip, base abruptly narrowed to cuneate, densely covered with white felt hairs underneath; 3 basal veins. Monoecious; spike inflorescence is paniculate, male inflorescence is usually located below female inflorescence; male flowers are small, with 4 tepals, 4 stamens, and reduced pistils; female flower clusters are spherical, and female perianth is tubular. Achenes are elliptical, surrounded by persistent perianth, and densely covered with short hairs on the outside. The flowering period is from May to September, and the fruiting period is from October to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on roadside hillsides.

【Chemical composition】 The organic acid in it has a hemostatic effect and an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus.

【Functions and indications】 . Treats various bone-stuck throats

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water and swallow, 10-30g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Root: treats bone spurs blocking the throat.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should know the effects and functions of hairy ramie. Hairy ramie has high medicinal value and is a very common Chinese medicinal material. It is very good for our body.