The efficacy and function of water dragon

Do you know water dragon? It is a common Chinese medicinal material and is very helpful for some diseases. Let me show you today.

[Other names] Pond snake, river dragon, ditch dragon, river vine

[Source] It is Jussiaea reppens L., a plant of the genus Jussiaea in the family Onagraceae. The whole plant is used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried for later use.

【Nature and flavor】Light, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and reduces swelling. Used for colds and fever, measles, enteritis, dysentery, and difficulty urinating; used externally to treat scabies, mumps, herpes zoster, impetigo, eczema, dermatitis, and dog bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash an appropriate amount of fresh product and apply to the affected area, or mix with dry powder and apply.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above only introduces some of the functions and effects of water dragon. In fact, it also has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.