Jute, a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is often used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, dizziness, flatulence and pain. What are the effects and functions of jute? Let's take a look
Small flax is another name of fuweizi, also known as small flax and trigonal flax. It is the dry and mature fruit of Leonurus japonicus. It was first recorded in Shennong's Materia Medica, which was listed as the top grade. Compendium of Materia Medica records: 'the grass and its seeds are full of dense Wei, dry at the summer solstice, and very numerous near the water and humidity. The seedlings in early spring are like Artemisia annua. Between April and may, there are small flowers in the ear, red purple, and also slightly white ones. Each calyx has four fine seeds, which are as large as Artemisia annua, with three edges and brown. 'Hubei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places are called jute. The proper name of the Pharmacopoeia 2000 edition is fuweizi, which is consistent with the ancient herbage. The taste is pungent, bitter and the nature is slightly cold. It has the function of activating blood circulation and dredging collaterals, clearing liver and brightening eyes.
The above is an introduction about the efficacy and function of jute. Actually, each kind of traditional Chinese medicine has its specific efficacy, which is very good for the treatment of many diseases. Therefore, we can learn more about the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine at ordinary times, which is also very helpful for our body conditioning.