Rhizoma Smilacis Chinensis for Skin and Body
Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae, commonly known as China root Greenbier Rhizome and Catbriar, is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine that is widely used for detoxication, relieving dampness, and diuretic
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What are the benefits of Rhizoma Smilacis Chinensis?
- It expels Wind-Dampness, promotes urination, and alleviates pain.
- It may help to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle numbness, diarrhea, and dysentery.
- It enhances kidney function and Liver channels, increases libido, and treats wasting and thirsting.
- It may help to treat gonorrhea, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, syphilis, scrofula, hemorrhoids, skin infection, psoriasis, gout, and bums.
- It may help to treat diabetes, Strangury with turbid urine, leukorrhagia, foot ulcer, lumbago, and lower extremities pain.
- It may help with breast tumor and stomach cancer.
Contraindication:
In large doses, it can cause nausea and vomiting.
Other interesting facts:
- This herb can be made into pills or powder and soaked in wine.
- It inhibits the growth of Flexner’s bacillus and staphylococcus aureus.
Important Note:
There is not much scientific evidence saying that Rhizoma Smilacis Chinensis can help with the above-mentioned benefits and medical conditions. Always consult a doctor before using herbs or any plant extracts.