The efficacy and function of Tigertail Root

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. Tigertail root is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let’s learn about it together.

[Source] It is the root of the leguminous plant cattail .

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

[return through meridians] enters the lung, stomach and kidney meridians.

【Functions and indications】Regulating Qi, resolving phlegm, and benefiting the kidneys. Treats heart and stomach pain, phlegm and cough, and spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian, or grind into powder.

【Note】 "Guangxi Chinese Medicine Annals": "Patients with lung heat and cough should not use this product."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cough and gas pain: 3-5 qian of cattail root and 1-2 liang of lean pork. Take together in a pot. (Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Records)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Fujian Folk Medicines".

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Tigertail Root. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.