The efficacy and function of red taro

Have you heard of red taro? When you see this name, do you associate it with the taro that people usually eat? The editor here tells you that you must not think so, because red taro is extremely poisonous and cannot be eaten. It is the rhizome of the Araceae plant rock taro, which can be used as medicine, mainly for external use. Below is my introduction to the efficacy and function of red taro. If you don’t know about red taro, you can take a closer look.

The efficacy and function of red taro

1. Harvesting of red taro

Red taro grows mostly in plateau river valleys or bushes at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. It can be harvested all year round. After harvesting, the mud and sand on the surface are removed, and then it is used after professional processing. Red taro has many different names, such as red pinellia, red rock taro, etc., which are different names people give it.

2. The efficacy of red taro

Red taro tastes spicy, has a mild nature and is extremely toxic. When used as medicine, it has many functions such as reducing swelling, relieving pain, detoxifying and killing insects. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses red taro to treat human sores, swelling and various types of ringworms. During treatment, it is mainly applied externally and must not be eaten directly to avoid serious symptoms of poisoning.

3. Red taro can cure bruises and swellings

Red taro has a good therapeutic effect on human bruises and swelling. When people suffer from swelling and pain due to accidental injuries, they can wash the fresh red taro directly, then mash it into a paste, and then apply it to the injured part. Change the dressing once a day and use it for three to five days in a row, and the swelling and pain symptoms can be significantly relieved or disappear.