Blueberry is a traditional Chinese medicine used for clearing heat, detoxification, promoting blood circulation, and stopping bleeding. Besides these benefits, do you know what other functions blueberry has? Today, I will take you to learn about blueberry!
Alias of Blueberry
Blueberry is also known as "Han Ci Pao", "Shan Huo Mei", "Qi Chen Huang", "Shui Piao Sha", "Da Ye Piao", "Qiao Guo", "Ta Di Yang Mei", "Mao Er Niu", "Hu Jiao Niu", and "Guo Jiang Long".
Blueberry's Habitat
Blueberry is found in many parts of China, usually in deep mountain forests at low altitudes, as well as in some sparse woodlands.
It does not have high requirements for the environment. As long as the soil contains some humus, it can grow well. It also does not need much water, as it can rely on rainwater for growth.
Therefore, you usually see blueberries growing on relatively dry ground and rarely in streams or marshes.
Blueberry's Functions and Indications
Taste: Sweet, sour, cool.
Functions and indications: Clearing heat, detoxification, promoting blood circulation, stopping bleeding.
Roots: Used for jaundice type hepatitis, stomach pain, irregular menstruation, postpartum fever, high fever in children, hemorrhoids.
Leaves: Used for pulmonary tuberculosis with hemoptysis; externally used to treat bleeding wounds, yellow pus sores.
Usage of Blueberry
Roots and leaves: 0.5-1 liang (a unit of weight in traditional Chinese medicine); leaves can be applied externally in appropriate amounts, either by crushing fresh blueberries and applying them as a poultice or by sprinkling dried powder on the affected area.
