The efficacy and function of tangerine

Kapok is one of the common traditional Chinese medicines in our country. The medicinal history of Kapok is very long. There are records of Kapok in many ancient medical books. Kapok has good edible and medicinal value. Let’s take a look.

[Source] Pothos chinensis (Raf.) Merr., Pothos cathcartii Schott and Pothos angustifolium Presl., belonging to the Araceae family, the whole plant is used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and disperse blood stasis, eliminate accumulation, and relieve cough. Used for traumatic injuries, hepatosplenomegaly caused by late-stage schistosomiasis, rheumatoid arthritis, infantile malnutrition, and cough; used externally to treat fractures, otitis media, and sinusitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, soaked in wine or decocted in water. For external use, mash the fresh product and apply it to the affected area or mash it to extract the juice and drip it on the affected area.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about Caragana sutchuenensis. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply caraway seeds to their daily lives and use them to serve our health.