The efficacy and function of Bamboo Root Seven

Bamboo Root Seven has a long history, and until now, Bamboo Root Seven has more and more uses. I wonder if you friends know about its other effects. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Other names] Bamboo root ginseng, bamboo joint seven, ox tail seven (Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the rhizome of the Liliaceae plant. It can be harvested throughout the year. Remove the fibrous roots and leaves, and take the rhizomes to dry.

[Original form] Open-throat arrow, also known as: open-throat arrow, evergreen.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in deep valleys under forests near flowing water. Distributed in central and southwestern my country. Produced in Shaanxi and Sichuan.

[Properties] The rhizome is oblate and slightly twisted, 10 to 15 cm long and about 1 cm in diameter, with distinct nodes, slightly swollen, buds and membranous scaly leaves at the nodes, and short internodes. The surface is yellow-brown or yellow-green and wrinkled. The cross section is pale yellowish white and finely granular. No smell, taste bitter.

[Nature and flavor] "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It tastes sweet and slightly bitter, and is cold in nature."

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and purges fire, promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. Treats fatigue, fever, cough, rheumatism, pain, irregular menstruation, and injuries from falls.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian; or grind into powder and take with water, 0.5 to 1 qian; or soak in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat bone steaming, fatigue and fever, and pain in the waist and legs: seven pieces of bamboo root, seven pieces of Changchun, seven pieces of cinnabar, five cents each, three cents each of Achyranthes bidentata and papaya, seven pieces of taro and spatholobi, two cents each of grass lycopodii, one ounce of Prunella vulgaris, and one catty of white wine. Take with wine soak. One wine cup each time. (Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

The above article introduces the functions of Bamboo Root Seven. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.