The efficacy and function of Xiangru

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 Xiangru.

[Other names] Dwarf Bidens needle grass, Staghorn grass

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant . Harvested in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original form] Herb, 15 to 35 cm high. The stem has longitudinal ridges. The leaves are pinnately divided, with linear lobes; the radicular leaves have long petioles; the cauline leaves are alternate, with shorter petioles. The capitula is small, yellow, and heterosexual; the involucre is campanulate, with narrow bracts in 2 rows; the receptacle has fine scales; the margin flowers are ligulate, female, in 1 row; the disc flowers are tubular, bisexual, and 4-toothed; the style and branches of the disc flowers have long pointed tips. Achenes are slender, four-sided, with two hard awns on the top. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on sunny hillsides. Distributed in southern my country, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly spicy, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and removes dampness. Treats vomiting and diarrhea due to heatstroke, dysentery, edema due to damp heat, gingivitis, back pain, and herpes zoster.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: mash the juice and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is an introduction to the effects of Xiangru. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Xiangru is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.