Fractured Bone is also called Pale Bamboo Leaf, which is the rhizome and tuber part of Pale Bamboo Leaf. It has high medicinal value and has the function of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. However, it is important to note that Fractured Bone has a cold nature and should be used with caution by pregnant women!
【Morphological Characteristics of Fractured Bone】
Fractured Bone is the rhizome and tuber part of Pale Bamboo Leaf. Its morphology is mostly spindle-shaped, with an outer appearance of light yellow or brownish gray. When Fractured Bone is broken, the broken surface appears pale yellowish white.
Dry rhizomes and tuberous roots. The rhizome is cylindrical, with connected segments, and the upper end remains part of the stem and leaves. The surface is rough, brownish gray or dark brown, and numerous tuberous roots grow around it.
The intact tuberous root is spindle-shaped, 1-3 cm long, 2-5 mm in diameter, and yellowish white to light yellow in color. It is fleshy and has irregular wrinkles. The broken surface is pale yellowish white. It has a slightly sweet taste.
【Effects and Functions of Fractured Bone】
1. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Can induce abortion and promote delivery.
2. "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": Clears heat and relieves restlessness, promotes urination.
3. Treatment of drug-induced fever, restlessness, thirst: 9-15g of Pale Bamboo Leaf root. Boil in water and take orally. ("Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
4. Treatment of nephritis: 15g of Pale Bamboo Leaf root and 15g of Dioscorea nipponica. Boil in water and take orally. ("Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
【Precautions for the Use of Fractured Bone】
Fractured Bone has a cold nature. The body of pregnant women is relatively special and fragile. If a large amount of Fractured Bone water is consumed, it may lead to miscarriage, which is not conducive to the health of the fetus and pregnant women. In addition, patients with kidney deficiency and frequent urination are also not suitable for taking Fractured Bone.
The decoction method of Fractured Bone must be scientific and should not be boiled for a long time, otherwise it may reduce the efficacy and should not be taken excessively.
