The efficacy and function of rush root

Rush root is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing rush root, you need to understand the efficacy, effects and contraindications of rush root. Let's take a look below.

[Source] It is the root and rhizome of the Juncus effusus plant of the Juncaceae family. Taken in summer and autumn.

[Properties and flavors] "Kaibao Materia Medica": "sweet, cold, non-toxic."

【Function】 "Kaibao Materia Medica": "It is used to treat five types of stranguria. It can be taken raw or boiled."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating damp-heat jaundice: 4 liang of ophiopogon root. Mix half wine and half water, put them into a bottle, boil for half a day, leave it overnight, and drink it while warm. (Collection of Xuan Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Kaibao Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of rush root. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.