The Healing Powers of Stone Flower Wine

The so-called Chinese medicinal herb "stone flower" is actually the thallus of the lichen plant Usnea, which was first recorded in the book "Caomu Bianfang" and is also known as lichen or milk flower. In this article, I will talk about the benefits of drinking stone flower infused wine and provide related knowledge. Let's find out!

　　Benefits of Drinking Stone Flower Wine

　　Health Benefits of Drinking Stone Flower Wine

Stone flower is harvested in summer and autumn. After being washed and dried in the sun, it can be stored for a long time. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this herb has a neutral nature and a sweet taste. It is very beneficial for the liver and kidney meridians. It has detoxifying and diuretic effects, nourishes the kidneys and improves vision, and stops bleeding. If you have symptoms such as hematemesis, lumbar pain, blurred vision, metrorrhagia, jaundice, or carbuncles, you can drink stone flower infused wine for good health benefits.

Stone flower has a long history of use in China. It is extensively described in books such as "Caomu Bianfang," "Shaanxi Materia Medica," "Chongqing Herbal Medicine," "Shandong Herbal Manual," "Chinese Materia Medica," "Jilin Herbal Medicine," and "Northern Chinese Herbal Manual." It is believed to have the effects of relieving thirst, improving vision and essence, clearing heat and toxins, relieving cough and phlegm, promoting urination, treating knife wounds, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening bones and muscles, and replenishing Qi. I suggest that stone flower can be used scientifically to treat sore throat, chilblains, burns, bone and muscle injuries, back and leg pain, abdominal masses, hepatitis, skin ulcers, and coldness in the waist and legs. It has excellent therapeutic effects.

Stone flower is widely used in northern China. In addition to its excellent medicinal effects, there are also various methods of treatment. One common method is to boil stone flower with water and drink the decoction, with a dosage of 9 grams to 15 grams. It can also be ground into powder and consumed or soaked in wine. All methods are effective. In addition, applying stone flower powder to the affected area is the best treatment for chilblains, sore throat, and burns. The specific benefits of drinking stone flower wine are as follows:

　　1. Treats symptoms of painful urination in men that turn into cloudy urine

    It is recommended to take three qian (9 grams) of dried stone flower and grind it into powder. Boil it with water, filter the liquid, and drink it. This herb has a diuretic effect and can quickly relieve discomfort caused by painful urination.

　　2. Treats symptoms of painful urination in women that turn into abnormal vaginal discharge

    Take three qian (9 grams) of dried stone flower and grind it into powder. Boil it with water, filter the liquid, and mix it with rice soup. This recipe, recorded in "Chongqing Herbal Medicine," not only treats painful urination in women, but also has good effects on abnormal vaginal discharge.

　　3. Treats hematemesis and menorrhagia

    Prepare an appropriate amount of stone flower, amaryllis, and red tea flower. Grind them together into powder. Add boiling water and brew for ten minutes. Uncover and filter the liquid. It is recommended to take three qian (9 grams) each time. Do not exceed three qian (9 grams) per day. It is not suitable for healthy individuals.

　　4. Treats oral ulcers in children

    Take an appropriate amount of stone flower, grind it into powder, and apply the powder to the affected area. This recipe is recorded in the "National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicine." Since children may unknowingly consume the powder, it may need to be applied multiple times for the desired results.

　　5. Treats rheumatic back pain

    Take an appropriate amount of stone flower and soak it in two catties (600 grams) of white wine. After one week, uncover and consume. Take two cups before bedtime, and avoid excessive consumption.

　　6. Treats toothache caused by kidney deficiency

    Take five qian (15 grams) of stone flower and prepare four liang (120 grams) of pork. Wash both ingredients, put them in a pot, and cook using your preferred method. This recipe, recorded in "Jilin Herbal Medicine," has excellent effects on toothache caused by kidney deficiency.

　　7. Treats lumbago caused by kidney deficiency

    The benefits of drinking stone flower wine also include treating lumbago caused by kidney deficiency. First, prepare three qian (9 grams) of stone flower, four qian (12 grams) each of ox knee, wolfberry, Psoralea corylifolia, and five qian (15 grams) of Eucommia. Wash all the herbs and put them in a pot to simmer. Finally, filter the liquid and drink it. This recipe is widely used in Shandong province and is suitable for both men and women.

　　8. Treats metrorrhagia

    Take an equal amount of stone flower and washed tea, dry them, grind them into powder, and take three grams each time. Take it once in the morning and once in the evening. It is better to take it with warm wine.

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    Stone flower mostly grows on rocks or decaying matter on tree trunks. It is mainly harvested in summer and autumn, and is easy to collect and store. Stone flower is mainly distributed in northeastern China, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Shandong, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet. It can be used as an herb for improving vision, stopping bleeding, nourishing the kidneys, detoxifying, and more, making it a versatile herb with rich medicinal properties.

    In this article, we have introduced the benefits of drinking stone flower infused wine. We believe that through this article, you have gained some understanding of this Chinese medicinal herb. It is widely used and has various medicinal effects. It is suitable for both men and women and can be used with confidence for health purposes.