What is reed root?
Phragmites communis is the name of a Chinese herbal medicine, also known as Phragmites communis and Phragmites communis rhizome, which is the rhizome part of monocotyledonous plant Phragmites communis. After washing, cutting, drying, storing, ventilating, mildew-proof and other processing methods, reed roots are obtained. Phragmites communis has the effects of clearing away heat and purging fire, diuresis and drainage, quenching thirst and vomiting, and can also be decocted with other Chinese herbal medicines to achieve the purpose of treating diseases.
The role of reed root:
1, Phragmites communis has the effects of clearing away heat, purging fire, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, so it can prevent some infectious diseases caused by wind-heat evil, such as upper respiratory tract infection and influenza.
2. The weather will be dry in spring and autumn, and it is easier to get angry. Soaking reed roots in water can achieve the effect of removing fire. In addition, it can also help diabetic patients to replenish water and quench their thirst, and at the same time, it can effectively lower blood sugar.
3. Under normal circumstances, human immunity is relatively low in spring. At this time, you can drink some reed root water properly to enhance your immunity. Because reed root contains a lot of nutrients and active substances, it can stimulate cells in the body and improve immunity.
As a traditional Chinese medicine, reed rhizome has little side effects, so some people who want to keep fit can try soaking in water.