The efficacy and function of Zijinhua

Bauhinia flower is a relatively common Chinese herbal medicine. It not only has good medicinal value, but also has a good health care effect. It is very effective in clearing away heat and detoxifying, has a good effect of dispelling wind and dampness, has a diuretic effect, and can play a certain effect in preventing urinary tract inflammation. Of course, when using Bauhinia flower, you should be aware of some precautions.

The efficacy and function of Zijinhua

Some plants or flowers that we often see in life actually have many functions and effects. If we can fully master and make full use of them, they will bring many benefits to human health. Especially after getting sick, it can also play a role in prevention and treatment. For example, Bauhinia is a relatively common one. It can not only be used for viewing, but also as medicine. So what is the medicinal value of Bauhinia?

Also known as: red flowered bauhinia or red flowered bauhinia. It is a tree of the family Caesalpinia and genus Bauhinia; it has many branches, and the twigs are slender and covered with hair. The leaves are leathery, and are round, broadly ovate or kidney-shaped, with the top split into two halves, like a sheep's hoof. The flowering period is between winter and spring. The flowers are as big as a palm, slightly fragrant, with five petals evenly arranged in a whorl, red or purple, and very beautiful. Bauhinia is evergreen and lush all year round and is quite resistant to smoke and dust, making it particularly suitable as a street tree. The bark contains tannin, which can be used as a tanning agent and dye. The roots, bark and flowers can also be used as medicine. Bauhinia is also an important garden seedling with great ornamental value.

1. To treat nasal rickets: take an appropriate amount of Bauhinia flowers, dry them in the shade, grind them into powder and apply them on the affected area.

2. To treat female enuresis: 20 grams of Bauhinia root bark, add half wine and half water, stewed, 1 dose per day.

3. To treat carbuncle: Grind equal amounts of Angelica dahurica and Bauhinia bark into fine powder, mix with white wine and apply on the affected area, change the dressing once a day.

4. To treat swollen and painful hemorrhoids: decoct 15 grams of Bauhinia bark in water and take it once a day.

Medicinal value of Bauhinia flower_Side effects of Bauhinia flower

5. To treat sore throat: 15g of Bauhinia bark and 10g of Belamcanda flower, decocted in water and taken once a day.

6. Treat rheumatic bone pain: Take equal amounts of Bauhinia flowers and Herba Schizonepetae, decocted in water and taken orally, 1 dose per day.

The flowers of Bauhinia are edible. The petals can be eaten cold, stir-fried, stewed in soup, or brewed into tea, but they are generally used as condiments for other foods. Pregnant women should not eat Bauhinia flowers. Eating Bauhinia flowers may cause miscarriage. It is recommended that you do not eat carelessly during pregnancy.

"Bencao Gangmu" believes that Bauhinia flower can clear the small intestine, and "Compilation of Commonly Used Folk Herbs" believes that Bauhinia flower can dispel wind and detoxify. Of course, although Bauhinia has so many benefits, in daily life, we mostly use Bauhinia as an ornamental plant. Even in traditional Chinese medicine, Bauhinia is rarely used.