The efficacy and function of purple elm

Many people choose Sanguisorba officinalis because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Other names] Geshanxiao, Red Elm

[Source] Geranium strictipes R. Knuth [G. strigosum auct. non Burm. f.], a plant of the genus Geranium in the Geranaceae family, is used as medicine with its root . Dig up in autumn, wash, slice and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding. Used for enteritis, dysentery, indigestion, chronic gastritis, irregular menstruation, epistaxis; used externally to treat bruises and injuries.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian, decocted in water or soaked in wine; for external use, appropriate amount, mash the fresh product for external application or grind the dry product into powder and mix with water to apply to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) There is another species of purple sanguisorba officinalis in the Honghe area of ​​Yunnan Province, which is of the same genus, Geranium delavayi Franch. It has similar morphology and functions.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

In general, the effect of purple sanguisorba officinalis is quite significant. It is precisely because purple sanguisorba officinalis has relatively good health-preserving effects that the application of purple sanguisorba officinalis in health-preserving life can be said to be quite high.