Bittersweet is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine whose main components are flavonoids, bitter glycosides and flavonoid glycosides. Bitter Ding is bitter and cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, cooling the blood to stop bleeding, and reducing swelling and diuresis. Bittersweet is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine clinics, known as the "king of herbs".

Picking and storage

Picking is usually done in the summer and fall seasons, and the leaves should be picked without pests and pesticide residues. After picking, it should be dried or air-dried immediately to avoid deterioration. Storage should be placed in a dry and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight.

Methods of Preparation of Bittersweet

Bittersweet can be made into a variety of forms such as bittersweet tea and bittersweet water. Here is how to make bitter ding tea:

1. Wash and dry the bitter ding leaves;

2. Take appropriate amount of bitter ding leaves and put them into a teacup;

3. Add boiling water and steep for 5-10 minutes;

4. You can add honey, lemon, and other flavorings according to your personal taste.

Effects and functions of bittersweet

Bittersweet has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood, stopping bleeding, reducing swelling and diuretic. The following are the main functions of the bitter ding:

1. Clearing heat and removing toxins: the bitter ding can clear heat and remove toxins, for the fever, sores, swelling and poisoning and other symptoms have a very good therapeutic effect;

2. Cooling the blood and stopping bleeding: the bitter ding can cool the blood and stop bleeding, for the hemoptysis, hemorrhage, etc. have a very good therapeutic effect;

3. Swelling and diuretic: the bitter ding can be swollen and diuretic, for the edema, urinary tract infections, etc. have a very good therapeutic effect. good therapeutic effect.

Precautions for Bittersweet

1. Pregnant women, lactating women, and children should not consume Bittersweet;

2. Long-term use of Bittersweet can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and it should be consumed in moderation;

3. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods during the consumption of Bittersweet;

4. If allergic symptoms occur, stop using Bittersweet immediately.