The efficacy and function of rock sedum

Sedum sedum is a very common Chinese medicinal material. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root and whole herb of Sedum jilinense of the Crassulaceae family.

[Original form] Sedum jilinense is a perennial herb, 10-30cm tall. Rhizome creeping, long-branched. Stems numerous, tufted. Leaves are alternate; leaf blades are linear-spatulate, 12-25mm long, 2-5mm wide, obtuse at apex, cuneate at base, and serrated at upper margin. Inflorescence is terminal, often with spreading branches; flowers are numerous; sepals are 5, linear, 2-3mm long, 0.6-0.8mm wide; petals are 5, yellow, lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, 5-11mm long, 1.8-3mm wide; stamens are 10, in 2 whorls, shorter than petals, filaments are yellow, anthers are purple; scales are 5, small, almost entire; carpels are 5, lanceolate, fused at the base. The fruit is follicle-shaped, star-shaped, with a short beak. Seeds are oval and small. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from August to September. born

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: sunny gravel slopes or rocky ground under forests at an altitude of 300-900m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; Flat

【Meridian】 Heart; Lung

【Functions and indications】Hemostasis; detoxification and sore healing. Mainly used for hemoptysis, epistaxis, metrorrhagia, eczema, snake and insect bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application; or grind it into powder and mix with sesame oil for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to Sedum sedum. Through this introduction we can understand that Sedum sedum has high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take it indiscriminately.