The efficacy and function of double kidney grass

Speaking of double kidney grass, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of double kidney grass, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of double kidney grass here.

[Other names] A green onion, a scale grass, a falling peach grass

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Allium scalycensis of the Orchidaceae family. The whole herb is harvested in April and May, and dried for later use.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The tubers are spherical, oval or elliptical, fleshy and juicy, often growing in clusters of 2 to 3. The stem is erect, 10 to 80 cm high. Simple leaves are basal; the leaves are linear or narrowly linear, usually longer than the stem, up to 40 cm long, with a thin and slightly blunt tip, green on both sides, and a more obvious midrib; there is a tubular sheath at the base, which is membranous. The spike inflorescence is terminal, narrow and long, with many flowers and bracts at the base; there are 6 perianth segments arranged in two rows, the central outer perianth segment is ovate, larger, and mucronate at the apex, the outer perianth segments on both sides are narrow and elliptic, shorter, and the inner perianth segment is narrow and elliptic with a blunt head; the lip is broadly rectangular, truncate at the apex, and without spurs. Flowering period is from April to May.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places of low mountains and hills.

【Nature and flavor】Light, warm.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and benefits the kidneys. Treat bladder hernia and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang (2 liang for fresh).

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan".

I believe that friends who were not very clear about double kidney grass at the beginning should now have mastered the relevant knowledge about double kidney grass. I hope this article can be helpful to you.