The efficacy and function of black stone beads

Many people choose black stone beads because of their high-value pharmacological effects, but you should be careful not to eat them casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Other names] Three needles, prickly coptis, chicken foot thorn, prickly scutellaria, prickly coptis

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root or stem of Berberis nigra, a plant of the Berberidaceae family.

[Original form] Dark black barberry, an evergreen shrub, can reach 2m in height. The twigs are cylindrical, yellow, with 3-branched thorns, 1-4 cm long. The leaves are clustered in 3-4 pieces, leathery; the leaves are oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 3-8cm long, 1-2cm wide, short-pointed at the tip with small spikes, cuneate at the base, serrated on the edges, usually less than 20 pieces, green above, yellow-green below, and the veins are not obvious. The flowers are clustered with 2-9 flowers, the pedicels are 4-15mm long, the flowers are yellow and 1-1.5cm in diameter; there are 6 stamens, the anthers are split; the ovary is superior and has a short style. The berries are short oval, 5mm long, dark black, without powder or slightly powdered. The flowering period is May, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in bushes on barren slopes of mountains.

【Chemical composition】 The root contains berberine.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Meridian】 Liver; Large Intestine

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; purges fire and detoxifies. Mainly used for damp-heat diarrhea; dysentery; jaundice; red and swollen eyes; traumatic infection

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g; or soak in wine. For external use: grind appropriate amount into powder and apply on eyes; or soak in wine and rub on eyes; or grind into water and apply on eyes corners.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the medicinal value of black stone beads. There are also some ways and methods when eating black stone beads. The above methods of eating are very helpful for regulating various problems of the human body, so you can rest assured.