The efficacy and function of a bead on the head

A bead on the top of the head is a common type of traditional Chinese medicine. It has many different functions and can regulate some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

[Other names] Trillium, taro seven, lion seven, triangle seven, head bead, sky bead [fruit], ground bead [rhizome]

[Source] It is Trillium kamtschaticum Pall. and Trillium tschonoskii Maxim., both of which belong to the genus Trillium in the family Liliaceae. The rhizomes and roots are used as medicine. Dig up in summer and autumn, remove stems and leaves, wash, dry and set aside.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Sedation, analgesia, hemostasis, detoxification. Used for dizziness and headache, hypertension, neurasthenia, traumatic injuries, pain in the waist and legs, irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia; used externally to treat furuncle.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5 to 3 qian. For external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Remarks】 (1) The plant of the same genus, Trillium govanianum Wall., is similar to the previous two. It is distributed in Tibet, where its rhizomes are also used as medicine. Same effect. The dosage is 0.5 to 1 qian.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the functions of a bead on the top of the head. When using it, you can do it according to the needs mentioned above. A bead on the top of the head is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.