Lithospermum erythrorhizon is native to Eastern China, Japan and Korea, growing in woodland edges and on the grassy slopes of mountains and hills. The roots are a deep purple color and are also cultivated in Japan as a dye plant.

Traditional Uses of Lithospermum Root
(Lithospermum erythrorhizon)
The first record for medical use of lithospermum root has been appeared in the Chinese medical literature of The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica (25 A.D. to 220 A.D).
In traditional Chinese Medicine, lithospermum root has been used internally to cool blood, invigorate blood circulation and relieve toxin in the treatment of bleeding, incomplete eruption of measles, and externally to eliminate heat and toxins from the skin in the treatment of lesions, eczema, cervical erosion, vaginal itching and burns.

Modern Research - Lithospermum Root (Lithospermum erythrorhizon)
Lithospermum root has been shown to be antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. It inhibits Bacillus dysenteriac, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and influenza viruses.
It has marked anti-inflammatory effects and promotes healing. It has been used clinically to treat
psoriasis, burns, cervical erosion, and hepatitis.

Rinse the herbs with cold running water; then soak it for 30min. Water : Herbs (3L : 100g) 
Bring to a boil, lower the hear and simmer for a further 2hours. 
Keep refridgerated and take 1cup 3times daily.(hot or cold)

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