The efficacy and function of mountain leech

As a traditional Chinese medicine, mountain leech has great medicinal value and can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

[Other names] Beat everyone up, flatten the grass

[Source] Desmodium racemosum (Thunb.) DC., a plant of the genus Thunb. in the Fabaceae family, is used as medicine with its root and whole plant . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, activate collaterals, detoxify and reduce swelling. Used for trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, mastitis, and snake bites.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine mountain leech. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using mountain leeches, some methods and techniques should be mastered to consume them in a healthy and scientific manner.