1. Description
Wudang betelnut (scientific name: unknown and unclassified, Chinese Pinyin: Wu Dang Lang Mei, Simplified Chinese:武当榔梅), is a species of fruit-bearing tree indigenous to the Wudang Mountains in the northwestern part of Hubei, China. The plant has white flowers and yellow fruits. The fruit of Wudang betelnut is used as secretory, antidipticum and hangover remedy in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM).
2. Odour, Properties And Channels
The fruit of Wudang betelnut is considered to have sweet, sour, neutral and nontoxic properties and to be associated with the stomach meridians.
3. Uses, Health Benefits of Wudang Betelnut & Medical Formulas
3.1 Slake Thirst
A decoction of Wudang Betelnut is taken orally to help produce saliva and slake thirst.
3.2 Hangover Remedy
Wudang Betelnut tea is taken orally to serve as a hangover remedy.
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The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.