The efficacy and function of stone vegetable

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 stone vegetable? Let us introduce it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Crassulaceae plant Sedum multiflorum.

[Original form] Changyao Babao is a perennial herb. The stem is erect, 30-70cm high. Leaves are opposite or in whorls of 3; leaf blades are ovate, broadly ovate or oblong-ovate, 4-10cm long, entire or with more or less wavy teeth. Inflorescence cymose, terminal, densely florid, 7-11cm in diameter; 5 sepals, linear-lanceolate or broadly lanceolate, about 1mm long; 5 petals, light pink to purple-red, lanceolate or broadly lanceolate, 4-5mm long; 10 stamens, 6-8mm long; 5 scales, rectangular, apex slightly emarginate; 5 carpels, narrowly elliptic, about 4mm long. The follicles are erect. The flowering period is August-September, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on rocky slopes of low mountains.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; reduces swelling and relieves pain. Mainly used for furuncle, carbuncle, burn, bee sting

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g. For external use: Take appropriate amount and mash the fresh leaves into juice for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the introduction to stone vegetables. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of stone vegetable, you can adjust it according to your own physical condition.