The efficacy and function of Quercetin

Modern medical research believes that quercetin contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and functions have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Other names] Red dragon bark, oak bark (from "Zuohou Fang"), white oak bark (from "Cui Shi Zuan Yao Fang").

[Source] It is the bark of the Fagaceae plant oak .

[Original form] Oak (Compendium of Materia Medica), also known as: Oak (The Book of Songs), Oak (Erya, annotated by Guo Pu), Golden Rooster Tree, Big Leaf Oak (Compendium of Materia Medica), Oak, Big Leaf Oak, Oak.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in sparse forests on the sunny slopes of mountains. Distributed in most parts of the country.

[Chemical composition] The bark contains 3.70-14.44% tannin. The cupule contains 3.41-5.13% tannin.

【Nature and flavor】 "Tang Materia Medica": "bitter."

【Functions and indications】 Treats malignant sores, scrofula, dysentery, and intestinal bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, boil into paste or grind into powder after burning into ashes. For external use: decoct in water for washing or make paste for application.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat carbuncle on the bone: burn quercetin bark into powder and take a square inch of it with water. (Qianjin Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Tang Materia Medica"; 1. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Quercus is a tall tree with leaves. "Ruo" refers to leaves. It is similar to a "dong" and also has a "dou", but it is too small to be useful. The leaves and skin can be picked at any time and used.

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of quercetin. If you want to eat quercetin, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. I hope this helps you all.