The efficacy and function of Swertia winged

Pterygoscelis is a common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the health benefits of Pterygoscelis? In what aspects of daily life is Pterygoscelis widely used? Let’s take a brief look at Pterygoscelis.

【Other name】 Four-angle grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Swertia villosa of the Gentianaceae family.

[Original form] Annual herb, 30-100cm high. Root yellow-brown. The stem is quadrangular, with broad wings on the ridges and branches on the upper part. Leaves are opposite; with short petioles; leaf blades are elliptic, narrowly elliptic to lanceolate, 1.5-7.5cm long, 0.4-2.3cm wide, with smaller leaves on the upper stem and gradually narrowing at both ends; there are 1-3 veins, which are obviously protruding at the bottom. The inflorescence is paniculate and spreading; the pedicel is erect, 0.5-2cm long; the calyx is green, leaf-like, longer than the corolla, 4-lobed, the lobes are linear-lanceolate, gradually pointed at the apex, and the midrib is protruding on the back; the corolla is yellow-green, up to 1.8cm in diameter, 4-lobed, the lobes are elliptical, obtuse at the apex, with a small tip, purple-red reticulation above the middle, and a semicircular glandular crypt at the bottom, with short tassels on the edge of the upper half of the glandular crypt, and a semicircular membrane covering it at the base; there are 4 stamens, and the filaments are linear, about 5mm long; the ovary is ovate, sessile, and the style is short and obvious, the stigma is 2-lobed, and the lobes are semicircular. Capsule ovate, sessile, 6-9mm long. The seeds are oval, dark brown, and have a foamy surface. Flowering and fruiting period is from September to December.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on river beaches, hillsides, under sparse forests, and in thickets at an altitude of 460-2700m.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains swertianin, methylswertianin, 1,7-dihydroxy-3,8-dimethoxyxanthone (gentiacaulein), decussatin and oleanolic acid.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. Mainly used for jaundice, hot flashes, diarrhea, and irregular menstruation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-10g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the Chinese medicinal herb Acanthus flavus. We can eat it according to our own needs. I believe there will be improvements after a period of time. It is indeed a good choice.