The efficacy and function of dwarf tuo

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Dwarf Tuo.

【Alias】 Doghead Seven

[Source] Gynura pseudo-china (L.) DC. [G. bodinieri Levl.] of the Asteraceae family , its tubers are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan and Guizhou.

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

【Functions and indications】 Relaxes muscles and promotes blood circulation, cools blood and stops bleeding. It is mainly used to treat anemia or excessive blood loss, rheumatism, trauma, stomachache, furuncle, carbuncle, dermatitis and eczema.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Common Herbs in Kunming Folk Medicine"

Above we introduced what is Dwarf Turtle, its efficacy and functions. We know that Dwarf Turtle can not only improve immunity, but also plays an indispensable role in certain diseases.