The efficacy and function of small merit

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and Xiaogonglao is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about Xiaogonglao. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the efficacy and functions of Xiaogonglao.

【Alias】Hard teeth

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of the Rubiaceae plant Meiguo Jiujie.

[Original form] Meiguo nine-section shrub, about 1.5m tall. Leaves are opposite, membranous to thin papery; petiole 1-2.5cm long; stipules broadly ovate, 2-lobed, with 2 linear tips, caducous early; leaf blade elliptic. 10-14cm long, 2.5-5.5cm wide, acuminate at apex, cuneate at base, glabrous. The cyme is twice-tripartite branched and grows in the axils of branch tops; bracts are lanceolate and caducous; the flowers are white; the calyx lobes are linear and ciliate; the corolla tube is short and has hairs at the throat. The fruit is top-shaped when young, about 1 cm long and 5-6 mm in diameter. It is red when ripe and has longitudinal ridges when dry. Fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in evergreen broad-leaved forests on hillsides.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; dispels wind and relieves pain. Mainly used for bacterial dysentery, enteritis, cold, cough, nephritis, cystitis, rheumatic back and leg pain, trauma, fracture, snake bite

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above description, we know what small merits are and what effects small merits have. The medicinal value of small osmanthus is very high and it is beneficial to improve the immune system. It is a worthy choice for us.