The function and effect of rock broom

Speaking of rock broom, we are all familiar with it. Rock broom is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating rock broom regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

[Other names] Water fragrant grass, Lianqiancao (Guangxi Medicinal Plant List), Pinch the Ground (Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 11: 748.1965), Longan grass (Guizhou Herbs).

[Source] It is the whole herb or root of the Ranunculaceae plant Thalictrum peltolacca .

[Original form] Shieldleaf thrush, also known as Yichang thrush.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in forests, stream banks, in roadside crevices and on damp rocks. Distributed in Liaoning, Shandong, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, Zhejiang and other places.

【Chemical composition】 Contains berberine.

【Nature and flavor】 "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "bitter, cold."

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind, clear heat and detoxify. Treat convulsions, thrush, erysipelas and wandering wind in children.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder, 5-6 fen; or decoct in water. For external use: decoct in water and wash the affected area.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat lateral back spasms (opisthotonos) in children: Grind into powder with a broom, take five to six fen each time, and drink with boiled water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Herbs".

Through the detailed introduction of rock broom in this article, we can learn about the relevant functions and eating methods of rock broom. The value of the rock broom can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of the rock broom.