The efficacy and function of Pilea coleus

The medical value of Pileucaena oleifera is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. The Pilecone contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Meidou, straight ramie, fat grass, rock sugar grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb or rhizome of Pilea strychnifolia, a plant of the Urticaceae family.

[Original form] Annual herb, 40-100cm high. The stem is erect, often branched, light green, glabrous, fleshy, and sometimes transparent. Leaves are opposite; petioles are 1-4cm long, unequal in length relative to the petioles; stipules are small and fall off early; leaf blades are rhombic-ovate or broadly ovate, 2-10cm long, 1-7cm wide, acuminate at the apex, broadly cuneate at the base, with linear stalactites on both sides, and coarse serrations on the margins above the base; there are 3 basal veins. Flowers are monoecious and in the same order, sometimes dioecious; cymes are scorpion-shaped, sometimes clustered, with 2 male tepals, boat-shaped, with short horns near the tip on the back, 2 stamens, opposite to the tepals; 3 female tepals, narrowly lanceolate, with 1 pistil. Achenes are flat oval, brown and smooth. The flowering period is from August to October, and the fruiting period is from September to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown under forests on hillsides or in the shade and wet places beside valleys.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; promotes diuresis; detoxifies. Urinary tract infection; acute nephritis; endometritis; uterine prolapse; leucorrhea; traumatic injury; initial stage of carbuncle; insect and snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of Pileucaena flavescens, right? The medicinal value of Pileucaena oleifera is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.