Rhizome of the ...

The root of the plant is also known by many other names such as tiger's staff root, ban truong root, dien that..., it is a plant whose root is used as medicine.

Whenever mentioning medicinal herbs called "bone", the first thing that reminds people is something related to the treatment of bone diseases, for example, bone-breaking, bone-strengthening (bone-breaking)... Thus, bone-strengthening root is not outside that rule. If talking about bone-strengthening, people have the right to think of at least two plants: Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc., Polygonaceae family and Cassia ocidentalis L., Caesalpiniaceeae family.

Plants and roots of the plant.

The root of the plant has many other names such as tiger's trunk, ban's trunk, dien that..., it is a plant whose roots are used as medicine. However, in the common people it is called "root", so the medicine is called "root"... To get the raw materials for medicine, after harvesting, usually from September onwards, preferably in winter, when the above-ground part of the plant has begun to wither, people dig up the roots, wash away the sand and soil, cut off the small roots, dry them, then dry them with sulfur to prevent mold; then continue to dry them or dry them and store them in clean sacks in a cool, dry place. Before use, soak them until soft, wash them, slice them, dry them, and roast them until golden brown. It should also be noted that the root of the plant is very susceptible to mold damage, reducing the quality of the medicine. Therefore, processing after harvest and before use is an issue that needs utmost attention.

The chemical composition of the root of the plant is mainly anthanoid compounds. The water extract of the root of the plant has anti-inflammatory effects, inhibits the proliferation of tumors in the body, inhibits mutations and DNA closure by 1-nitropyrene. It is one of the medicines with anti-aging effects. The root extract also has hemostatic, antitussive, bronchodilator, cholesterol-lowering effects, inhibits staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and dysentery bacilli... The stibens in the root of the plant, especially resveratrol, have the effect of reducing lipoprotein (LDL) deposition, anti-oxidation, preventing the development of skin cancer, and also has the ability to alter the synthesis of triglycerides and cholesterol... reducing damage to nearby tissues.

According to Oriental medicine, the root of the plant has a bitter taste and warm properties. It enters the liver and heart meridians with the functions of activating blood circulation, relieving pain, eliminating rheumatism, clearing heat and dampness, reducing inflammation, and disinfecting.

Medicinal properties of rhizome.

The root of the plant is used as medicine as follows:

Treats rheumatism, pain in tendons and bones, knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain, and finger and toe joints... due to its blood-activating properties.

Prescription: 20g of each of the following: Radix Codonopsis pilosula, Radix Codonopsis pilosula, Radix Codonopsis pilosula, Piper lolot, Licorice vine, Radix Codonopsis pilosula, decoct to drink, 1 dose per day. Drink continuously for 2-3 weeks. Or use Radix Codonopsis pilosula, Radix Goiterum, 12g of each, Radix Codonopsis pilosula, Radix Codonopsis pilosula, 20g of each, decoct to drink to treat knee pain, swelling and pain in the instep of the foot...

In addition, the root of the plant is often combined with blood-activating herbs: Motherwort, safflower, peach seed, and blood-activating vine... to treat abdominal pain due to amenorrhea, menstrual cramps, postpartum blood stasis, abdominal distension causing pain or swelling due to trauma, falls...

Prescription: 20g of Chinese angelica root, 30g of henna leaves. Boil and drink, divided into 2 times a day.

To treat acute hepatitis, you can use 15g of Chinese clematis root and 15g of Chinese henna leaves. Boil and drink one dose per day. Drink continuously for 3-4 weeks; or combine with Desmodium styracifolium, Desmodium styracifolium, and Euryale ferox seed, 12-16g each to treat hepatitis, cholecystitis, gallstones, and urinary stones.

The root of the plant is also used to treat arteriosclerosis, coughs, asthma and high blood pressure... However, in specific cases, people often combine it with other herbs to increase the treatment's effectiveness.

According to SKDS