The efficacy and function of water centipede

Water centipede is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let's analyze several aspects of water centipedes below.

[Other names] Golden button grass, three-pod grass, cold-dispersing grass [Sichuan], ball grass, malaria grass, golden bull grass

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Kyllinga in the Cyperaceae family, Kyllinga brevifolia Rottb., and the whole plant is used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried for use.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Soothe wind and relieve exterior symptoms, clear away heat and dampness, relieve cough and resolve phlegm, remove blood stasis and reduce swelling. Used for colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, malaria, dysentery, hepatitis, chyluria, traumatic injuries, rheumatoid arthritis; used externally to treat snake bites, skin itching, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, appropriate amount, mash the fresh product and apply it or boil the dry product in water to wash the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine water centipede. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.