The efficacy and function of salt bran root white bark

Speaking of the white bark of the salt bran root, many people know that it is a Chinese medicinal material. So do you know the effects and functions of the white bark of the salt bran root? How should it be eaten? Let’s find out now.

[Alias] Rhus chinensis root bark (Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root bark of the Rhus chinensis plant of the Anacardiaceae family, from which the cork has been removed .

[Original form] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Salt bran".

【Nature and flavor】 "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Tastes salty and astringent, cool in nature."

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism, disperse blood stasis, clear away heat and detoxify. Treat cough, rheumatic bone pain, edema, jaundice, bruises, swelling, scabies, and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 2 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of chronic bronchitis: 1 liang of Rhus chinensis root bark and 3 loquat leaves. Decoction in water, add a little rock sugar.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

I believe that after reading the above explanations, everyone has a deeper understanding of the Chinese medicine salt bran root white bark? In fact, many foods or medicinal materials are the same. Only when we understand them can we eat them correctly according to our own situation and effectively help maintain our health.