Effects and functions of Croton tree 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. Croton tree root is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let's learn about it together below.

[Other names] Big-leafed, double-eyed dragon root, snake-blocking sword, and walking alone for a thousand miles (Lingnan Herbal Records).

[Source] The rhizome of Croton tiglium of the Euphorbiaceae family. For plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "Croton tiglium". Available all year round. Wash, slice and dry.

[Properties and flavors] Guangzhou Army's "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines": "pungent, warm, and toxic."

[Functions and indications] Treat carbuncle, furuncle, bruises, snake bites, rheumatism, and stomachache.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: mash and apply, soak in decoction, soak in wine and rub, or grind into powder and apply. For internal use: decoct in water, 1-2 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating carbuncle on the back, brain carbuncle and temple carbuncle: wash and mash the root of croton tree and apply to the affected area, leaving the root at the end. (Yang Cheng's Experience Prescription)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the root of the croton tree. 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.