The efficacy and function of Lithospermum officinale

Diseases require improvement through medicine. Different diseases require different medicine choices. If you want to treat your disease well, you need to use the right medicine. The traditional Chinese medicine Lithospermum officinale is also very helpful in treating certain diseases. Let’s take a look at this medicinal herb.

[Other names] Red glue, shellac, purple stem, stick-shaped shellac, gelatinous purple grass

[Source] The resinous gum secreted by the lac insect Laccifer lacca Kerr of the family Laccidae on tree branches. After the adults mature, they collect glue. It is usually carried out between July and August. The collected rubber is placed in a dry, cool and ventilated place, spread into a layer with a thickness of no more than 15 to 20 cm, and turned over once a day in the first few days, and then once every 2 to 3 days, until it is dry and not agglomerated.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, cools blood and detoxifies. Used for rashes that do not clear up, sores and swellings.

【Usage and Dosage】 1.5 to 3 qian.

[Notes] (1) There is a problem with the name of different substances called Lithospermum officinale . The Lithospermum officinale used to treat acne should be the Lithospermum officinale with white hairs on the root, that is, the Lithospermum officinale with young shoots, not Lac .

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Ben Cao Feng Yuan"

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about Lithospermum officinale. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply Lithospermum officinale to life and serve our health.