The efficacy and function of thorn sugar

As people's research on traditional Chinese medicine deepens, they gradually understand the detailed ingredients in various traditional Chinese medicines and the impact of these ingredients on everyone's health. Below I would like to recommend a Chinese medicine, the thorn candy, to you all and describe its effects in detail. I hope it will be of some help to your study and research.

【Alias】 Thorny honey

[Source] The sugar granules secreted by the camel thorn Alhagi pseudoalhagi Desv. of the genus Alhagi in the leguminous family. Its seeds are also used as medicine. In summer, spread cloth or paper on the ground and hit it with a stick to make the sugar grains fall off; in autumn, collect the seeds and dry them.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, sour, warm.

【Functions and indications】Astringent to the intestines, relieving pain.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 to 5 cents of thorny sugar and seeds. For external use, apply appropriate amount and squeeze the juice from the seeds externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Not only does thorny candy have multiple functions, but it can also be eaten in many ways in our lives, so it is loved by many people.