Benefits and Advantages of Hydrangea Root

Online, May 22, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Hydrangea, a medicinal plant commonly used in Chinese herbalism, is native to North and South America and Asia. It is a sweet pungent herb and has been historically significant in the treatment of problems associated with urinary tract and prostate disorders.

The plant bears large white lacy flowers which blooms in late June through September.

The leaves are purgative and helpful in the treatment of stomach cancer and malaria. Nepalese use the juice of the leaves to treat respiratory problems such as coughs, common, colds and bronchitis. The stem bark is used in the treatment of symptoms of fevers and infections.

Hydrangea is a mainly deciduous and evergreen plant which belongs to a group of woody climbers and flowering shrubs. Also Known as water-vessel in Greek, hydrangea plant is aquatic and can grow vertically upto a height of 9 feet. Hydrangea is also known as "seven bark" in reference to the many variously colored layers that encase its root. It has diuretic, cathartic and tonic actions.

The roots are of uneven length and breadth, having several radicles, reaching upto a distance of over half an inch. On the exterior they appear pale grey, harsh, with splintery cracks; they are white from interior, odourless, with a sweetish and pungent taste. The root and stalks are very juicy when fresh, and convenient to cut. Once dry, they are harsh and challenging to cut, so that they should be cut into short, slanting sections while fresh.

Hydrangea's most significant use is in the treatment of enlarged prostate glands. It soothes irritated mucus membranes also treats arthritis, edema, eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, scleroderma, cystitis, backache caused by kidney problems and urinary stones. Recent studies also indicate that hydrangea roots have autoimmune properties as well. Hydrangea, a medicinal plant commonly used in Chinese herbalism, is native to North and South America and Asia. It is a sweet pungent herb and has been historically significant in the treatment of problems associated with urinary tract and prostate disorders.

The plant bears large white lacy flowers which blooms in late June through September.

The leaves are purgative and helpful in the treatment of stomach cancer and malaria. Nepalese use the juice of the leaves to treat respiratory problems such as coughs, common, colds and bronchitis. The stem bark is used in the treatment of symptoms of fevers and infections.

Hydrangea is a mainly deciduous and evergreen plant which belongs to a group of woody climbers and flowering shrubs. Also Known as water-vessel in Greek, hydrangea plant is aquatic and can grow vertically upto a height of 9 feet. Hydrangea is also known as "seven bark" in reference to the many variously colored layers that encase its root. It has diuretic, cathartic and tonic actions.

The roots are of uneven length and breadth, having several radicles, reaching upto a distance of over half an inch. On the exterior they appear pale grey, harsh, with splintery cracks; they are white from interior, odourless, with a sweetish and pungent taste. The root and stalks are very juicy when fresh, and convenient to cut. Once dry, they are harsh and challenging to cut, so that they should be cut into short, slanting sections while fresh.

Hydrangea's most significant use is in the treatment of enlarged prostate glands. It soothes irritated mucus membranes also treats arthritis, edema, eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, scleroderma, cystitis, backache caused by kidney problems and urinary stones. Recent studies also indicate that hydrangea roots have autoimmune properties as well.
Serving Ideas For Hydrangea Root

Some of the serving ideas for Hydrangea roots are as follows.

Traditionally used in sugar syrups.
To prepare hydrangea tea, add a tea spoon of hydrangea in a cup of boiling water, let it boil for approximately 10 minutes. Strain the mixture and consume three to four times in a day with honey.
Hydrangea roots are used along with other roots such as gravel root and marshmallow roots to form an herbal kidney cleanser mixture.

How Does Hydrangea Root Works ?

Certain chemical present in hydrangea roots increase urine production and flow which helps in problems relating to urinary tract. Halofuginone, a substance present in the root of hydrangea helps the body to reduce the production of harmful white blood cells linked to immune system diseases.
Chemical Constituents of Hydrangea Root

Hydrangea roots are good in chemical constituents too, the root has been found to contain resins, gum, sugar, flavonoids, saponins, quinazoline alkaloids, starch, albumen, soda, lime potassa, magnesia, sulphuric and phosphoric acids, a protosalt of iron, and a glucoside, Hydrangin, cyanogenic glycoside (hydrangein) and volatile oil. It also contains natural minerals plus silicon. Additionally it is also rich in calcium, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, rutin, cobalt, chromium, silicon, sodium, tin and zinc.