The efficacy and function of bitter candy

Bitter candy is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing bitter candy, you need to understand the efficacy, effects and contraindications of bitter candy. Let's take a look at it below.

【Alias】Big honeysuckle

[Source] Lonicera standishii Jacq., a bitter candy of the Caprifoliaceae family, is used as medicine with its young branches and leaves .

【Habitat distribution】 Jiangsu, Hubei and Guizhou.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, clear away heat and relieve pain. Mainly used to treat rheumatic joint pain; used externally to treat furuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; appropriate amount for external use, appropriate amount of fresh and tender branches and leaves, mash and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of bitter candy. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.