The efficacy and function of the roots of the bellows tree

Nowadays, our living standards are constantly improving, but our health quality is constantly declining. Unscientific diet poses a potential threat to our bodies. Many Chinese medicinal herbs can regulate and improve our bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you the roots of the bellows tree.

[Other names] Bayberry root (Bencao Qiuyuan), Bayberry tree root (Fujian Chinese Medicine Prescriptions), Bayberry root (Lingnan Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root or root bark of the Rubiaceae plant. Available all year round.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Treat colds, fever, cough, sore throat, enteritis, bacillary dysentery, carbuncle, bruises and pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang; or soak in wine. For external use: decoct in water for gargling, grind into powder for sprinkling or apply on skin.

【Note】 "Lingnan Herbal Medicine": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat pain caused by bruises and blood stasis: soak 2 liang of dried water bayberry root in 1 jin of wine, apply it to the affected area and take it internally. (Lingnan Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the Guangzhou Army's "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines"

After the above introduction to the bellows tree roots, we have a detailed understanding of the bellows tree roots. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of the roots of the bellows tree and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.