Pictures and names of common Chinese herbal medicines

Chinese herbal medicine is the essence of Chinese traditional culture. As successors, we have to pass it down. It is our responsibility. Nowadays, Chinese herbal medicine is popular all over the world. Many foreign compatriots come to my country from afar to learn about Chinese herbal medicine culture. As Chinese people, it would be unreasonable for us to not know several common Chinese herbal medicines. Even without discussing such a big topic as cultural heritage, knowing more about a few types of Chinese herbal medicines can be helpful to yourself, what do you think?

The editor has sorted out some common Chinese herbal medicines for everyone, hoping to be helpful to everyone.

Elderberry

Commelina grows under trees, in ditches and in weeds in moist mountain areas, and is mostly found in eastern China and other places. The effect of comfrey: it has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is very effective for bruises, sprains, mumps and other diseases.

Artemisia argyi

Qi Ai belongs to the Campanulaceae order. It is famous because it is widely distributed in Qichun. Both its stems and leaves can be used as medicine. The effects of Qi Ai: regulating blood and qi, expelling dampness and cold, regulating menstruation and nourishing the fetus, warming the meridians and activating blood circulation, clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It can treat irregular menstruation, cold pain in the abdomen, fetal movement disorder, uterine cold and infertility. It is one of the commonly used gynecological medicines in traditional Chinese medicine. It can be used as a hemostatic agent when taken orally, and charcoal can be used to promote blood circulation and treat vomiting blood and diarrhea.

Moneywort

Moneywort is mainly distributed in subtropical and semitropical regions of both hemispheres. It likes warmth, avoids high temperatures, is cold-resistant, and has medicinal value. The effects of Centella asiatica: clearing away heat and detoxifying, facilitating urination, dispelling wind and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and removing toxins, relieving inflammation and detoxifying, and eliminating parasites. It can also treat acute and chronic hepatitis, cholecystitis, nephritis, urinary tract infection, and tonsil inflammation. One thing that needs to be noted here is that Moneywort can prevent and treat stones, but it cannot be taken for a long time. Long-term use will not only reduce the effect on stones but will also make the condition of stones more serious.

Houttuynia cordata root

Houttuynia cordata root is also called Houttuynia cordata and Dog Heart Grass. It is mainly distributed in the provinces and cities in the southern end of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China. It is a common condiment in coastal areas and its leaves can be eaten edible. The effects of Houttuynia cordata root: clearing away heat and removing fire, clearing away heat and detoxifying to stop diarrhea, promoting urination and removing dampness, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, etc.

The four Chinese herbal medicines introduced here are very common in daily life. I believe that everyone has come into contact with them, but they are not very familiar with their functions. Many of our Chinese herbal medicines can be taken orally, which can protect our health while enjoying delicious food. Because there are so many varieties of Chinese herbal medicines, and some of them look very similar, please do not take any Chinese herbal medicines you are not familiar with. I wish you all good health!