The efficacy and function of white plum

As we all know, white plum is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of white plum.

【Alias】

Salt-cured plum (Shangshu), frost-cured plum (Compendium of Materia Medica), and white frost-cured plum (Bencao Bian Du).

【Preparation method】

"Qimin Yaoshu" states: "To make white plums, pick the plum pits when they are just ripe, soak them in salt juice at night, and expose them to the sun during the day. Do this for ten nights, ten soakings, and ten exposures, and it will be ready."

【Nature and flavor】

Sour, astringent, salty, flat.

【Function and indications】

It is used to treat throat congestion, diarrhea, thirst, plum pit disease, carbuncle, swelling and pus, and bleeding from trauma.

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoct in water, swallow with saliva or make into pills. For external use: rub teeth, mash and apply, or grind into powder and apply.

【Notice】

"Compendium of Materia Medica": "Eating too much will damage your teeth and tendons."

【extract】

"*dictionary"

【Source】

From "Compendium of Materia Medica"

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of white plum, so you can be more targeted when consuming it in your daily life. More reasonable use of medicine can better treat some common diseases.