The efficacy and function of Tuerfeng

Nowadays, our living standards are constantly improving, but our health quality is constantly declining. Unscientific diet poses a potential threat to our bodies. Many Chinese medicinal herbs can regulate and improve our bodies. Here I would like to introduce you to the herb Tuerfeng.

[Other names] Heart and lung grass, Shifengdan (Sichuan).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant .

[Original form] Perennial herb. The leaves are basal, with petioles 7-12 cm long and purple; the leaves are broadly lanceolate to oblong, 7-17 cm long, 3.5-8 cm wide, with a tail-pointed tip, a cuneate and slightly elongated base, sparsely serrated on the margins, and small pointed protrusions at the ends of the teeth; dark green on the upper side, sometimes purple-brown when dry, and lighter in color beneath; slightly leathery; the base of the petioles of young and old leaves is covered with long brown-yellow hairs. The flower stem is white at the base and straight, about 30 cm high; the inflorescence is small and arranged in a panicle; the bracts are several, membranous, lanceolate, 3 to 7 mm long and 2 mm wide; all flowers are tubular, with 5 lobes at the tip. Achenes are fusiform, about 3 mm long, with many ridges and hairy; the pappus is yellow. Flowering period is summer.

【Habitat distribution】 Native to mountains. Distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cold. (Sichuan)

【Functions and indications】 ① "Emei Medicinal Plants": "treats injuries from falls."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of Tuerfeng in this article, we can learn about the related effects and eating methods of Tuerfeng. The value of Tuerfeng can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of Tuerfeng.