The efficacy and function of winter mallow

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine winter lily.

[Other names] Winter amaranth, slippery vegetable, wild astragalus, shepherd's purse baba leaf

[Source] Malva verticillata L., a plant of the Malvaceae family, is used as medicine using its roots, stems, leaves and seeds (malva fruits). Dig up the whole herb with roots in summer and autumn, wash, chop and dry it.

[Nature and flavor] Stems and leaves: sweet, cold. Root: sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Stems and leaves: clear away heat and dampness; used for icteric hepatitis.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine winter melon. Winter melon is of great help to human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.