What Are the Benefits and Effects of Baifuzi?

The surface of white rhubarb is white or yellowish-white, slightly rough, with ring patterns and root traces. The top of white rhubarb has stem traces and bud traces. It is hard and its cross-section is white and powdery. It has a subtle aroma and a mild taste, with a tingling and spicy sensation on the tongue. Please note the processing methods of white rhubarb, as it has various beneficial effects on the human body.

What are the effects and benefits of white rhubarb? Let's explore them below:

White rhubarb primarily treats wind-induced phlegm, calms convulsions, detoxifies and resolves nodules, and relieves pain. It is commonly used in the treatment of stroke, facial paralysis, unclear speech, convulsions, and tetanus. Additionally, it can be used for migraine headaches and snakebites. Besides internal use, it can also be applied externally by crushing and applying it to the affected area to treat insect or snake bites. However, please note that this herb is toxic and should not be used by pregnant women.

a. Raw White Rhubarb: Remove impurities.

b. Prepared White Rhubarb: Take clean white rhubarb, separate them based on size, soak them, and change the water 2-3 times daily. After a few days, if a sticky foam appears, add alum (2kg of alum for every 100kg of white rhubarb) after changing the water and soak for another day until a slight tingling sensation is felt on the tongue. Remove and boil with sliced ginger and alum powder until the center is no longer white. Drain, remove the ginger slices, and air-dry until partially dry. Slice into thick pieces and dry further.

This medicinal herb is elliptical or oval-shaped, ranging from 2 to 5cm in length and 1 to 3cm in diameter. Its surface is white or yellowish-white, slightly rough, with ring patterns and root traces. The top has stem traces or bud traces. It is hard, with a white and powdery cross-section. It has a subtle aroma, a mild taste, and a tingling and spicy sensation on the tongue.