The efficacy and function of water line grass

Water line grass is a very common Chinese medicine in our daily life. It is also very important in our daily life. However, some people don’t know much about the efficacy and functions of water line grass, so let us learn about it in detail below.

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Rubiaceae plant water line grass . Harvested in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original form] Waterline grass, also known as: Corymbose grass.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on roadsides, stream banks, open fields, and gardens. Distributed throughout the southeast and southwest of my country.

[Chemical composition] Contains triterpenoids (ursolic acid, oleanolic acid), sterols (β-sitosterol, γ-sitosterol, stigmasterol), lactones, phenolic components, flavonoids, fatty acids (stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid)

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat malaria, intestinal carbuncle, swelling and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating malaria: 2 qian each of water thread grass, safflower, and verbena. Mix and decoct. (Chinese Medicinal Plants)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Based on the above summary, water line grass still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that water line grass should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.