The efficacy and function of azalea root

Nowadays, our living standards are constantly improving, but our health quality is constantly declining. Unscientific diet poses a potential threat to our bodies. Many Chinese medicinal herbs can regulate and improve our bodies. Here I would like to introduce you to azalea root.

[Alias] Mountain-climbing tiger, mountain-searching tiger (from Wang Lianshi's "Book of Collecting Medicinal Herbs").

[Source] It is the root of Rhododendron , a plant of the Ericaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, sliced ​​and dried.

【Chemical composition】 The root bark contains 7% tannin.

【Nature and flavor】Sour, sweet, warm.

[Functions and indications] Regulates blood, stops bleeding, dispels wind, relieves pain, treats vomiting blood, epistaxis, irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, intestinal bleeding, dysentery, rheumatic pain, and traumatic injuries.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang; or soaked in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat irregular menstruation: 50 cents each of azalea root, fragrant tea root, and motherwort, and 30 cents of safflower. Decoction in water. (Commonly used herbal medicines among Zhejiang folks)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Zhejiang Folk".

After the above introduction to azalea roots, we have a detailed understanding of azalea roots. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of azalea roots and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.