The efficacy and function of northern bean root

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Northern Bean Root?

【English name】 RHIZOMA MENISPERMI

[Other names] Huangtiaoxiang, Huanggen, Hanfangji, Fangji vine, mountain potato vine

[Source] This product is the dried rhizome of Menispermum dauricum DC., a plant of the Menispermaceae family. Dig up in spring and autumn, remove the fibrous roots and sand, and dry.

[Properties] This product is slender cylindrical, curved, branched, up to 50cm long and 0.3-0.8cm in diameter. The surface is yellow-brown to dark brown, with many curved fine roots, raised root marks and longitudinal wrinkles, and the outer skin is easy to peel off. It is tough and not easy to break. The cross section is uneven, the fibers are fine, the wood is light yellow and arranged radially, and there is pith in the center. It has a faint smell and a bitter taste.

[Identification] This product is slender cylindrical, curved, branched, up to 50cm long and 0.3 to 0.8cm in diameter. The surface is yellow-brown to dark brown, with many curved fine roots, raised root marks and longitudinal wrinkles, and the outer skin is easy to peel off. It is tough and not easy to break. The cross section is uneven, the fibers are fine, the wood is light yellow and arranged radially, and there is pith in the center. It has a faint smell and a bitter taste.

[Processing] Remove impurities, wash, soak, cut into thick slices, and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold; slightly toxic.

[return through] return the lung, stomach and large intestine meridians.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, dispels wind and relieves pain. Used for sore throat, enteritis, dysentery, and rheumatic pain.

【Usage and Dosage】 3～9g.

【Storage】 Store in a dry place.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

Through the detailed introduction of northern bean root in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of northern bean root. The value of northern bean root can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of northern bean root.