The efficacy and function of reed root

Reed root is a Chinese herbal medicine that can clear away heat, detoxify, promote body fluid and quench thirst, relieve restlessness and stop vomiting. It is quite common in daily life and has a wide range of applications in clinical medicine. Chinese herbal medicines such as reed root come from perennial woody plants. Cattail is the underground rhizome of this plant. After picking, the outer membrane is removed, and then it is cut into strips and dried before it can be used as medicine. Reed root has many medicinal values ​​and functions, but it also has certain side effects when used. Let's discuss the effects and functions of reed root with detailed photos below.

The efficacy and function of reed root

1. Clear away heat, detoxify, promote body fluid production and quench thirst

Clearing away heat, detoxifying, promoting body fluid and quenching thirst are the main functions of the traditional Chinese medicine reed root. It can not only eliminate lung heat, but also relieve cough and reduce phlegm. It has a certain regulating effect on wind-heat cough, cough with sputum, and shortness of breath caused by wind-heat invading the lungs. In addition, when people have heat syndrome, thirst and heat syndrome damaging body fluid, they can take the traditional Chinese medicine reed root in time, which can quickly relieve the discomfort symptoms caused by heat syndrome.

2. Improve digestion and absorption

Reed root is rich in mucopolysaccharides. After being digested and absorbed by the body, this substance can promote the secretion of various glands in the human body, and can significantly increase the amount of digestive enzymes such as saliva, gastric acid and intestinal juice in the body. At the same time, it also has a gentle stimulating effect on the human gastrointestinal tract, can accelerate gastrointestinal motility, regular consumption can enhance the human gastrointestinal digestion function, and can prevent and alleviate human indigestion and loss of appetite.

3. Anti-inflammatory and sterilization

Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral treatment are also the main functions of the traditional Chinese medicine reed root. It has a significant effect on the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus in the human body. It has a certain therapeutic effect on respiratory tract infections, sore throat and hoarseness caused by this type of bacteria. In addition, when people have dry mouth, dry throat, mouth sores, and swollen and painful gums, taking the traditional Chinese medicine reed root in time can also have a certain therapeutic effect.