The efficacy and function of dog shit flower root

Many people know that the root of dog shit flower has unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of the root of dog shit flower are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of the root of dog shit flower.

[Other names] Chicken Claw Ginseng (Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines Collection), Sampoerna Root (Complete Exhibition Selection·Surgery)

[Source] It is the root of the Boraginaceae plant.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

[Entry into meridians] "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "Enters the liver and kidney meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, replenishes deficiency, and promotes the removal of dampness. Treat hepatitis, dysentery, malaria, tuberculosis, cough, asthma, sweating, hernia, edema, metrorrhagia, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating leucorrhea, jaundice, golden yellow sclera of the eyes, yellow body, edema of the head and face, and edema of both feet: 1 liang of blue dog shit flower root, 5 qian of golden bell artemisia capillaris. Take with a little water or wine. Avoid frying, fish, lamb, eggs, garlic and beans. (Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica".

The effects and functions of dog shit flower root are varied, and we should choose the appropriate method of consumption according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.