The efficacy and function of the root of the Chinese radish

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: the root of Dihuang Wan. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Alias] Solanum lycopersicum root (Commonly used folk herbs in Zhejiang Province), Solanum lycopersicum root (Main poisonous plants in the South).

[Source] It is the root of the plant Melastomataceae. Harvest from August to December.

【Chemical composition】 Contains phenols, tannins, sugars and amino acids.

[Nature and flavor] "Mindong Materia Medica": "Neutral in nature, slightly sweet and sour in taste."

[Entry into meridians] "Mindong Materia Medica": "Enters the liver, kidney, spleen, and lung meridians."

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation, stop bleeding, promote dampness removal and detoxify. Treat dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, dysentery, scrofula, and toothache.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decocted in water, 3-5 qian (1-2 liang for fresh ones).

[Additional prescription] ① Treating hemorrhage: 4 grams of Radix Dirtychia and half a pound of red wine, stew and drink. ("Mindong Materia Medica")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan"

Now you know the function of the root of the radix schizonepetae. I didn’t know before that the root of the ground radish is such a valuable thing. This shows that our knowledge is not broad enough. Therefore, in the future life, learning more about it can be a good way to maintain health. In fact, if you want to maintain health, there is knowledge everywhere in life.