Shuòzè is a common medicine used to treat human orthopedic diseases and can be found almost everywhere in rural areas. The entire Shuòzè plant can be used as medicine, and its medicinal value is very high. When treating different diseases, we also need to use different parts of the herb.
【Morphological Characteristics of Shuòzè】
Shuòzè is a relatively common plant in rural areas. It is a perennial tall herbaceous plant with a height of 50-100 centimeters.
The branches are soft and easily breakable. The branches are a lush green color, and the leaves are large, shaped like a shuttlecock, with clear veins. The flowers bloom from April to May at the top of the plant. The flowers are small and pure white, and they bloom in clusters with a large quantity.
After flowering, there are many bees, insects, and other creatures feeding on the flowers. After the flowers wither, round greenish fruits form, gradually turning yellow. They fully mature and turn into bright red fruits in August and September, which are very eye-catching among the green grass!
【Medicinal Value of Shuòzè】
The simplest way to use Shuòzè for clearing heat and detoxifying is to soak it in alcohol or water and drink it directly. For sprains and injuries, Shuòzè needs to be chopped into a paste and applied to the wound. It should be fixed with a wooden board, and Shuòzè-soaked alcohol should be used for massage to achieve better results.
The use of Shuòzè can be divided into internal and external applications. For internal use, dried Shuòzè is usually used. It can be soaked in hot water or decocted to make medicinal soup. However, pregnant women should avoid using it, and excessive consumption may cause vomiting.
For external use, fresh Shuòzè is generally used. The branches and leaves of Shuòzè are picked, crushed, and applied to the affected area. It has excellent effects in reducing swelling and dispersing stasis.
【Applications of Shuòzè】
1. Treatment of fractures: Crush fresh Shuòzè roots and bitter sophora roots in equal amounts, mix with yellow wine, and apply to the affected area. Use cedar bark to fix it, and change it once a day.
2. Treatment of cough: Stew one or two liang (Chinese ounce) of fresh Shuòzè stems and leaves with pork and consume.
3. Treatment of amenorrhea: Boil one to two liang of fresh Shuòzè grass in water, mix with yellow wine and brown sugar, and consume.
4. Treatment of bruises and sprains: Crush fresh Shuòzè whole grass and apply to the affected area with an appropriate amount of salt.
5. Treatment of contusions, strains, and rheumatoid arthritis: Prepare one to two liang of Shuòzè by decoction. Simultaneously, crush fresh or dried Shuòzè into powder, mix with vinegar, and apply to the affected area.
