The efficacy and function of dental caries medicine

Many people are not very clear about the efficacy and functions of traditional Chinese medicine for tooth caries. Let’s take a look below.

[Other names] Opposite leaves, hydrangea on leaves, four-leaf hydrangea, knot flower, bone leaf

[Source] Hedyotis uncinella Hook. et Arn. Var. scabrida [Oldenlandia uncinella （Hook. et Arn.）O. Ktunze var. scabrida （Franch.）Hand.-Mazz.], a plant of the Rubiaceae family, is used as medicine in its entirety . It can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, spicy, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, strengthen the spleen and eliminate accumulation, clear away heat and detoxify. Used for rheumatic joint pain, infantile malnutrition, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and tooth scurvy; used externally to treat skin itching and conjunctivitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-6 qian, decocted in water or soaked in wine. Apply appropriate amount externally and wash the affected area with decoction.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia"

Through the above description, we know what tooth caries medicine is and what effects it has. The medicinal value of caries medicine is very high, it is beneficial to improve the immune system, and it is a worthy choice for us.