The efficacy and function of Guangteng root

Guangteng root is a traditional Chinese medicine. It has high medicinal value and has a good health-care effect on some diseases. In our lives, many medicines use Guangteng root as the main raw material, but we still need to pay attention to many taboos when taking Guangteng root.

【Alias】Big divergence.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The roots and stems of the plant Rhizoma Cibotii of the Rhizoma Cibotii family.

[Original form] Grey-backed Pleurotus eryngii is an evergreen climbing woody vine. Old branches are dark brown with a wax layer, while young branches have longitudinal stripes. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 0.7-1.5cm long; leaf blade is papery, ovate, elliptic-ovate or elliptic, 4-7cm long, 2-4cm wide, pointed or obtuse at the tip, rounded or broadly cuneate at the base, green above, black after drying, pale below; 3-5 lateral veins on each side. The flowers are bisexual, with umbels in cymes, 4-5 flowers, peduncle 1-1.5cm long, pedicel 4-7mm long; 5 sepals, triangular-ovate, ciliate; 5 petals, ovate or elliptic-ovate, with veins; 5 stamens, anthers dehiscing outwards; disc cup-shaped; ovary glabrous. The schizocarps are light red, obovate-round or obovate; the rib in the core is significantly raised and wing-shaped. The flowering period is March-April, and the fruiting period is May-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mountain shrub forests below 1000m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Mainly used for rheumatism, bone pain, injuries from falls, and hepatitis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application; or boil it in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the root of Guang Teng. Through this introduction we can understand that the root of Guang Teng has high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take it indiscriminately.