The efficacy and function of purple wing calyx

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material purple wing calyx? Let us introduce it below.

[Other names] Pepper grass, golden benji, bell grass, cartilage field grass, square grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of purple butterfly grass of the Scrophulariaceae family.

[Original form] Purple butterfly grass is an annual herb, 10-40cm tall. The stem is erect, square, sometimes with many branches at the base and scattered, and the stem and leaves are sparsely covered with stiff hairs. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 0.5-2cm long; leaf blade is ovate or oblong, 2-4cm long, gradually pointed at the apex, obtuse at the base, truncated at the tip, and with blunt teeth on the margin. Umbel is terminal or lateral, with 2-4 flowers, lateral flowers often degenerate into a single flower; no peduncle; pedicel about 1.5cm long, up to 3cm in fruiting period, calyx oblong, acute at base, with 5 wings, wings 2-3mm wide in fruiting period, curved into purple-red, calyx teeth slightly lip-shaped; corolla light blue or white, up to 2cm long, upper lip 2-lobed, truncate, lower lip 3-lobed; stamens 4; corolla light blue or white, up to 2cm long, upper lip 2-lobed, truncate, lower lip 3-lobed; stamens 4, paired, 2 upper ones inverted, 2 lower ones arched, connected under the upper lip; filament base without appendages. The capsule is enclosed in the persistent calyx. Flowering period: summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in grasslands and sparse woods.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】Digestion and elimination of stagnation; relieving heat; clearing the liver. It is used for infantile malnutrition, vomiting due to heat stroke, diarrhea, red and swollen eyes, and pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of purple winged calyx. When using it, you can do so according to the needs mentioned above. Purple winged calyx is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.