The efficacy and function of small fireweed

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Psoralea corylifolia is one of them. In order for the small-bai huo grass to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal herbs have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Alias] Dunmu of Gongbu District (Tibetan name).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Veronica javanica, a plant of the Scrophulariaceae family . Harvest from June to August.

[Original morphology] Annual herb, the whole plant is hairy. The stems are multiple and spread out from the root, ascending, short and thick or slender, with diffuse and repeated branches. The leaves are opposite, ovate, obtuse at the apex, rounded, nearly cordate or halberd-shaped at the base, and serrated at the edge; the petiole is very short. The flowers are small, terminal or axillary, arranged in short racemes; the corolla is radial, purple-red, with a very short corolla tube and 4 to 5 petals. Capsule small, broadly obcordate, shorter than persistent calyx.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on roadsides and ditches.

[Nature and flavor] Cool in nature, bitter and spicy in taste.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and heat, detoxify and reduce swelling. Treat mastitis, dysentery, bruises, and all sores, boils, swellings and pains.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet"

Through the above introduction, I found that the small flavonoids have so many pharmacological effects, and they also have good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.