The efficacy and function of peach root

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb peach root?

[Alias] Peach tree root (Shenghuifang).

[Source] It is the root or root bark of peach or wild peach of the Rosaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the "peach kernel" entry.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "bitter, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat jaundice, hematemesis, epistaxis, amenorrhea, carbuncle and hemorrhoids.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 liang. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat jaundice in which the body and eyes are golden in color: Cut peach root into thin pieces as thin as a chopstick or a hairpin, and add one large liter of water to boil it until one small liter remains. Take it on an empty stomach regardless of the temperature. After three to five days, the yellow color gradually dissipated like thin clouds, and only the eye was healed. It took a hundred days for the disease to heal. After the yellowness in the body dissipates, you can drink a glass of sake from time to time, and the yellowness in your eyes will dissipate easily. If you don't drink, it will dissipate slowly. Avoid eating hot noodles, pork, fish and other meats. (Essentials of Treatise on Febrile Diseases)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Zhenglei Bencao"

The above is a detailed introduction to the Chinese medicinal peach root. We can eat it according to our own needs. I believe there will be improvements after a period of time. It is indeed a good choice.