The efficacy and function of water hanxin grass

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the Chinese medicine water Han Xincao. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine water Han Xincao.

[Other names] Blue flower grass, Polygala tenuifolia (Nanning Pharmacopoeia), Gallbladder grass, Old snake medicine (Guizhou Medicinal Plant Catalogue).

[Source] The whole plant of the Scrophulariaceae family . Harvested in summer and autumn, usually used fresh.

[Original morphology] Annual small herb, procumbent or spreading. The stem is weak, quadrangular, with roots at the nodes, many branches, and is bald or sparsely hairy on young and tender parts and pedicels. The leaves are opposite and petiolate; the leaf blade is ovate, 2 to 3 cm long, with a sharp tip, a broad cuneate base, and blunt serrations on the edges. Flowers usually grow in leaf axils near the top; pedicels are stout and longer than leaves. When fruiting, it is twice as long as the leaves; the calyx is 10-12 mm long, with 5 wings, and can reach 2 cm long when fruiting; the corolla is purple-blue, about 2 cm long, with 2-lobed upper lip and 3-lobed lower lip; there are 4 stamens, and the anthers are glued together in pairs. Capsule, enclosed in persistent calyx. Flowering period: summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in moist grassland. Distributed in southern my country.

[Properties and flavors] "Nanning Pharmacopoeia": "sweet, cool, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and removes blood stasis. Treats hot cough, jaundice, diarrhea, carbuncle, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.3 to 1 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia".

Through the detailed introduction in this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the functions and effects of water hyacinth. The several functions and effects introduced in the article are relatively common. I hope everyone can remember them and they will be helpful in your life.