The efficacy and function of Uncaria rhynchophylla root

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

[Source] It is the root of Uncaria rhynchophylla of the Rubia cordifolia plant.

[Nature and flavor] "Mindong Materia Medica": "Tastes bitter and cold."

【Meridian】 "Mindong Materia Medica": "enters the liver meridian."

【Functions and indications】 Relaxes muscles and tendons, activates collaterals, clears away heat and reduces swelling. Treat joint gout, hemiplegia, epilepsy, edema, and injuries caused by falls.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 5 to 8 qian (large dose: 1 to 3 liang).

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and sciatica: 5 to 8 qian of Uncaria rhynchophylla root. Decoction in water. (Guangzhou Army "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Mindong Materia Medica"

Now you know the function of Uncaria rhynchophylla root. I didn’t know that Uncaria rhynchophylla root is such a valuable thing before, which 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.