The efficacy and function of Ginger

What are the effects of Gingerbread? As a traditional Chinese medicine, Gingerbread can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can 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 closed-sheath ginger.

[Other names] Camphorwood, Guangdong pokeweed, white bamboo shoots, mountain winter bamboo shoots, water banana flower, elephant sugarcane

[Source] Costus speciosus (Koenig) Smith, a plant of the genus Costus in the Zingiberaceae family, is used as medicine using its rhizome . It can be harvested in all seasons, preferably in late autumn. Wash, slice, steam and dry.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, sour, slightly cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Diuresis and swelling reduction, detoxification and itching relief. Used for whooping cough, nephritis edema, urinary tract infection, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, and dysuria; used externally to treat urticaria, boils, swelling and pus, and otitis media.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 5 cents; For external use, decoct in water for washing or mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Note】 Pregnant women and people with weak constitution should not take this product.

[Remarks] (1) Overdose or oral administration of fresh products may cause poisoning, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can be taken with cold porridge, or 2 to 5 grams of licorice root can be decocted in water.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above introduces some basic knowledge about Gingerbread. I believe many people will know more about Gingerbread 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.