- 야생 수국, Seven barks
. 학명; Hydrangea arborescens
. 개요; 북미원산의 관목
. 효능; 결석제거제, 이뇨제
. 사용법; 우리거나 팅크
1 학명과 약용부위
- 학명; Hydrangea arborescens
- 약용부위
. Root.
. 뿌리
2 통명
- 영어; Hydrangea, wild hydrangea.
- 한글; 야생 수국
3 개요
- 북미원산의 관목
. 중동부 강둑에서 자생
- 줄기; 2미터 내외로 다양한 색의 껍질
. 잎; 마주나는 난형으로 베인이 뚜렷
- 꽃; 6월경 작은 백색으로 개화
Seven bark is a native North American shrub found on dry slopes, in shady woods, and on streambanks from New York to Iowa, Florida, and Louisiana. The stems, growing from 3 to 10 feet high, are covered with thin layers of different colored bark. The opposite, ovate, serrate leaves have hairy veins on the underside when mature. Rounded or globular clusters of small, creamy-white flowers appear during June and July.
4 효능
- 결석제거제, 이뇨제
. 약한 이뇨제로 오랬동안 활용
- 결석예방과 제거효과
Antilithic, diuretic. The root of seven barks has long been used as a mild diuretic. It also has a reputation for helping to prevent and remove gravel, bladder stones, and kidney stones.
5 사용법
- 우리기; 물1컵에 1티스푼
. 하루 1컵 음용
- 팅크; 5-20방울 복용
Infusion; Steep 1 tsp. root in 1 cup water. Take 1 cup a day.
Tincture; A dose is from 5 to 20 drops.