The efficacy of Rosa laevigata root

Jinyinggen (the root of Rosa laevigata) has various medicinal effects, including reinforcing essence, astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea, promoting blood circulation, and detoxification, making it effective in treating multiple conditions: 1. **Consolidating essence**: Used to treat nocturnal emission and turbid urine. 2. **Astringing the intestines and stopping diarrhea**: Possesses astringent, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. It can enhance gastrointestinal function and is effective in treating dysentery and enteritis. It also provides therapeutic benefits for diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency. 3. **Promoting blood circulation and detoxification**: Applied to early-stage boils, burns, scalds, and traumatic injuries. It helps astringe tissues, relieve pain, kill bacteria, reduce inflammation, and prevent wound infection. 4. **Pain relief**: Shows significant analgesic effects and can be used for common conditions such as toothache, headache, and stomachache. 5. **Astringent and consolidating effects**: Can promote gastric juice secretion. However, it is contraindicated in individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency and coldness, abdominal distension, or poor gastrointestinal function. Consult a physician before use to ensure safety and effectiveness.