The efficacy and function of Dahurian root

1. Diuretic

Animal experiments have shown that Daphne genkwa has a good diuretic effect. Gavage of its decoction to rats can significantly increase their urination, Na+ and K+ excretion, and it also has a good diuretic effect on anesthetized dogs.

2. Analgesia

The extract of Daphne genkwa has a good analgesic effect and can enhance the anesthetic effect of sodium amobarbital on dogs. In addition, it can also have an anticonvulsant effect.

3. Expectorant and cough relieving

It has the effect of removing phlegm and relieving cough, and is often used for symptoms such as phlegm and fluid accumulation, wheezing, coughing and side pain. If you often have phlegm and cough, you can use it together with dried ginger, asarum, tangerine peel, and Peucedanum scutellariae.

4. Kill insects and detoxify

Applying it externally can kill insects, remove dampness and detoxify. It is often used to treat carbuncles, boils, ulcers and ringworms. It can be directly ground into powder for external use, and can be mixed with realgar and lard for application.