Rao is familiar to rural people, but it is difficult to distinguish various types of rao. However, for medicinal herbs, we need to make distinctions because different Chinese medicinal herbs contain different pharmacological ingredients. So how do we differentiate between bitter rao and green rao?
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The benefits of drinking water brewed with bitter rao
Take 2 to 3 qian of bitter rao and make it into a decoction, or crush it into juice for internal use.
Taboos for bitter rao
Bitter rao is not toxic, but as a Chinese medicinal herb, there are some taboos when using it. For example, people with weak constitution and weak spleen and stomach should not take it.
In addition, it should not be taken by postpartum women with blood deficiency or internal cold diarrhea. When brewing and drinking water with bitter rao, everyone should pay attention to avoid harm to the body.
Correct identification method for bitter rao
Height difference: Green rao has varying heights. Depending on the growth environment, its height can range from 30-150cm.
Bitter rao, on the other hand, is relatively short, with a height usually between 25-70cm. Difference in leaf stalk: Green rao has leaf stalks, while bitter rao does not.
Difference in leaf size: Green rao has larger leaves, with a length ranging from 5-15cm and a width ranging from 2-5.5cm. Bitter rao has smaller leaves, with a length ranging from 2-10cm.
