The efficacy and function of Achyranthes bidentata

If you just hear the name of Tuniuxi, many people may think that it is an organ of the cow. In fact, this is wrong. In fact, Tuniuxi is a plant that can be used as a Chinese medicinal material. Tuniuxi grows in many places. Moreover, Tuniuxi has high nutritional value and medicinal value. There are many Tuniuxi in many Chinese medicine formulas. But obviously its medicinal value is much higher than its nutritional value.

However, as a medicinal material, the most important medicinal effect of Achyranthes bidentata is external application, especially for bone diseases. Achyranthes bidentata is quite effective. However, in addition to this, Achyranthes bidentata can also treat other diseases, but the effect is not as obvious as that on bones.

The roots of Achyranthes bidentata contain saponins, the aglycone of which is oleanolic acid, and contain the insect metamorphosis hormone ecdysterone. The seeds contain about 56% sugar, about 22.5% protein, and saponins, which are polysaccharides formed by oleanolic acid and glucose, rhamnose, and glucuronic acid. The whole plant contains bioalkali.

The main functions of Achyranthes bidentata are to promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis, remove dampness and promote urination, clear away heat and detoxify. It can treat gonorrhea, hematuria, amenorrhea, abdominal masses, rheumatism, joint pain, beriberi, edema, dysentery, malaria, diphtheria, carbuncle, and traumatic injuries.

1. It can be used for muscle pain and joint swelling and pain caused by traumatic injury. It can also be used for lumbar muscle strain and neck and shoulder pain, and has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain.

2. Expel wind and dampness to treat arthritis, numbness of limbs, limited movement, gout and other diseases caused by rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis.

3. It can be used to treat sore throat, mouth sores, swollen and painful gums, etc. It can also be used for diphtheria, acute and chronic pharyngitis, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea.

4. It is used for prostatitis, urinary tract infection caused by urinary difficulty, damp heat, urinary stones, nephritis edema.

5. Antiviral for colds, fever, tonsillitis, diphtheria, mumps, and malaria.

The above are the effects and functions of Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, and the specific functions are also described in great detail. In fact, there are many plants like Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae around us, but we may not have discovered them. The plants that we know now can be used as traditional Chinese medicines are also used by people after they are discovered.