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玫瑰茄Roselle

This plant is slightly conical or irregular in shape, 2.5 to 4 cm long and approximately 2 cm in diameter. The calyx is purple-red to purple-black, with five lanceolate lobes. Below, a small bract is visible, fused to the calyx and approximately ten lanceolate. The base of the bract is hollow, left by the removal of the fruit. The corolla is yellowish-brown with linear striations on the outer surface and yellowish-brown at the base of the inner surface, occasionally showing sparse, coarse hairs. It is light and brittle. It has a faint fragrance and a sour taste.

Product Description

中文名稱:玫瑰茄

Chinese Name: Roselle


性味歸經:酸,涼。歸腎經

Nature and Flavor: Sour, Cool. Enters the Kidney Meridian
藥材分類:植物

Medicinal Classification: Plant


功能:斂肺止咳,降血壓,解酒。

Functions: Astringes the lungs and relieves coughs, lowers blood pressure, and relieves hangovers.
主治:肺虛咳嗽,高血壓,醉。

Indications: Lung deficiency cough, hypertension, and intoxication.
用法用量:內服:煎湯,9~15g;或開水泡。

Dosage: For internal use: Decoction, 9-15g; or soak in boiling water.