The efficacy and function of holly root

Holly root is a very common Chinese medicine in our daily life and is also very important in our daily life. However, some people don’t know much about the effects and functions of Holly root, so let us learn about it in detail below.

[Source] This product is the root bark of Ilex cornuta Lindl. ex Paxt., a plant of the Aquifoliaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve pain. Used for rheumatic joint pain, lumbar muscle strain, headache, toothache, and icteric hepatitis.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1.5 taels.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Fujian Folk Herbs

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine holly root. We should learn more about holly root in our daily lives so that we can use it more reasonably and better realize the value of holly root.