The efficacy and function of beeswax

Although Western medicine and Western drugs are more common nowadays, people still often believe that diseases can only be cured by taking Chinese medicine, because Chinese medicine can cure the root cause. Butterbur is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Let’s take a look at some common knowledge about Butterbur.

[Other names] Beeswax, net skin, snakehead grass

[Source] Petasites japonicus (Sieb. et Zucc.) Fr. Schmidt, a plant of the genus Petasites in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine in its whole plant or rhizome . The whole plant can be harvested in all seasons, and the rhizomes are dug up in spring and autumn, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, and cool.

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling, detoxify, and disperse blood stasis. Used for snake bites, carbuncles, boils, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine"

The above is the introduction to Butterbur. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of butterbur, you can adjust it according to your own physical condition.