Pomegranate root

Pomegranate root

(Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)

The roots of Punica granatum L. See "white pomegranate flower" for plant morphology.

[nature and taste] Fujian Chinese herbal medicine: "bitter and astringent, slightly warm. "

[function indications] dispel wind dampness and kill insects. Treatment of rheumatic arthralgia, Ascaris lumbricoides, cunbaichong, ginger worm disease.

Fujian Chinese herbal medicine: "killing insects and astringency. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, fresh 0.5-1 Liang.

[selection] 1. Treatment of rheumatic limb pain: three liang of fresh pomegranate roots and one or two liang of rock sugar. A large bowl of well water is used to make stew and serve three times. (Fujian folk practical herbal medicine)

② Treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides, cunbaichong: white pomegranate root one or two. Take it in clear water. (Fujian folk practical herbal medicine)

③ Cure ginger slice insect disease: fresh white pomegranate root one or two, water fried a meal. Three to four days in a row. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)

④ Treatment of prostatitis: fresh white pomegranate root one or two, stewed pork to eat. (Jiangxi herbal medicine manual)