The efficacy and function of dog tendon vine

What are the functions of dog tendon vine? As a traditional Chinese medicine, dog tendon vine can not only be used to treat diseases, but can also be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce the dog tendon vine.

[Other names] Cramp grass, large goose intestines, small nine-legged cattle, white ox knee, large single grass, small single grass

[Source] Cucubalus baccifer L., a plant of the genus Cucubalus in the family Caryophyllaceae, is used its root as medicine. Dig it up in late autumn and early winter, wash off the mud and sand, and dry it for later use.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, light, warm.

[Functions and indications] It can set bones and promote tissue regeneration, disperse blood stasis and relieve pain, dispel wind and dampness, and promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Used for fractures, bruises, rheumatic joint pain, infantile malnutrition, nephritic edema, urinary tract infection, and pulmonary tuberculosis; used externally to treat sores, furunculosis, and lymph node tuberculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian of root; for external use, mash the fresh root and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] This product was first recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica" and was named after dog tendon vine. It is said: "A small family of vines that grow on the ground. The leaves are like a dog's tail but shorter, and also like the leaves of moon sprouts, with slightly pointed tips and soft, and many veins. The two leaves are opposite, and white flowers bloom between the tips." The description and attached pictures all refer to this species.

The above introduces some basic knowledge about dog tendon vine. I believe many people will have a better understanding of dog tendon vine after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.