The efficacy and function of white tonic

I don’t know if you are familiar with white tonic and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s analyze the value and consumption methods of white tonic in detail below.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Salvia miltiorrhiza, a plant of the Lamiaceae family . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Flower stem-shaped Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as ground stalk rat tail. Perennial herb. There are 6 to 10 basal leaves, which are oblong, 3.5 to 13 cm long, 3 to 6.5 cm wide, obtuse at the apex, cordate at the base, with coarse round teeth on the edge, sparsely hairy on the upper side, and light brown hairy on the veins; the petiole is 6 to 18 cm long, dark purple, and covered with light brown curly hairs. The pedicel is about 30 cm high, square, densely covered with soft hairs, and the inflorescence is sometimes branched; 2 to 4 flowers are arranged in whorls, and the pedicel is about 5 mm long; the calyx is campanulate, 2-lipped, purple-red, the upper lip is entire, the lower lip is 2-lobed, and covered with short soft hairs on the outside; the corolla is 2-lipped, about 8 mm long, extending beyond the calyx tube, the upper lip is upright, and the lower lip is 3-lobed; the stamens extend out of the corolla tube; the pistil is slender. The nutlets are oval and about 1.5 mm long.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on shady and moist rocks. Distributed in Guizhou, Guangxi and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Strengthen tendons and bones, replenish deficiency and benefit loss.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat weakness, emaciation, dizziness and vertigo: one liang of white tonic medicine. Stew the meat.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Herbs".

Through the above introduction, I found that white tonic medicine has so many pharmacological effects, and it also has good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.