The efficacy and function of Scorzonera

Do you know about Scorzonera? It is a common medicinal material. Generally, Scorzonera is used as a raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Scorzonera.

[Other names] Luoluo onion, Guluo onion, rabbit milk, pen tube grass, old Guanbi

[Source] Scorzonera glabra Rupr. [S. austriaca Willd.], a plant of the genus Scorzonera in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine with its root . It can be dug in spring, summer and autumn, the stems and leaves are removed, the soil is washed off, and it can be used fresh or sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. Used externally to treat furuncles, carbuncles, snake bites, insect bites, and mastitis.

[Usage and Dosage] Mash an appropriate amount of fresh product and apply to the affected area, or mash it into juice and rub it on the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) The following two species of plants in the same genus are equally used as medicine: Scorzonera mongolica Maxim. Var. putjatae C. Winkl.; Scorzonera radiata Fisch .

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief"

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine Scorzonera. We should learn more about Scorzonera in our daily lives so that we can use it more reasonably and better realize its value.