The efficacy and function of Guangdong native Achyranthes bidentata

Only when we understand the main ingredients of any medicinal material can we better exert its efficacy and function. Here I recommend a very popular Chinese medicinal material, Guangdong Achyranthes bidentata.

[Other names] Acacia scabra, Achyranthes bidentata, Multi-bearded Acacia, June Frost (Essentials of the Nature of Raw Medicinal Herbs), White-bearded Acacia (Compendium of Materia Medica), Ox-tongue Rhubarb, Small Luosan (Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan), June Snow (Luchuan Materia Medica), Cannabis (Guangxi Chinese Herbal Medicine), Airplane Grass, Stone Spicy, White Flower Ginger (Main Poisonous Plants in the South).

[Source] It is the root of the Asteraceae plant Huazelan . Dig up in autumn, remove the soil, dry in the sun, or use fresh.

[Original form] Huazelan, also known as: Dazelan.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillside wasteland. Distributed throughout our country.

【Chemical composition】 Contains flavonoids, phenols, amino acids and organic acids.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind, reduce swelling, clear away heat, detoxify, and remove blood stasis. Treat diphtheria, pharyngitis, redness and swelling of the throat, vomiting blood, hematuria, and swelling and pain caused by external injuries.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-6 qian (1-2 liang for fresh ones). For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

【Note】 Guangzhou Army's "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines": "Pregnant women should avoid using it."

[Additional prescription] ① To prevent diphtheria: 3 to 5 qian of dried root powder of Achyranthes bidentata. After three decoctions in water, collect, filter and concentrate to become a concentrated liquid, which is taken in one to three doses for four consecutive days as a preventive dose. If the epidemic has not been eradicated, a second preventive dose can be taken fifteen days after taking the medicine. (Lingnan Herbal Medicine)

[Remarks] The leaves of this plant (Snowdrops leaves) are also used for medicinal purposes, please refer to the separate article for details.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Guangzhou Air Force's "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines" and "Main Poisonous Plants in the South": Big zelan, poisonous part: the whole plant. The leaves are more toxic, but their toxicity becomes weaker or non-toxic after drying. The main toxic ingredients are dimethyl thymequinone, thymol and thymol aldehyde. There are no reports of human poisoning due to accidental ingestion. After being poisoned, livestock may experience difficulty breathing, stiff limbs, uncoordinated gait, hindquarters cramps, staggering, and protein-rich diabetes.

Through this article's detailed introduction to the effects of Guangdong native Achyranthes bidentata, we can learn about the several major effects of Guangdong native Achyranthes bidentata. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.