The efficacy and function of small stone moss

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

【Alias】 Yuan Yi

[Source] Medicinal material source: The plant body of the small stone moss of the family Moss.

[Original morphology] The plant is short, densely clustered, green or yellow-green. The stem is single, erect or branched, 0.5-1cm high, with leaves that are long lanceolate, gradually pointed at the apex, with leaf margins that are involute and entire. The midrib is thick and protrudes from the leaf tip. The cells on the upper part of the leaf blade are polygonal and round, with thin walls and densely covered with coarse warts on both sides. The cells at the base are rectangular, smooth, transparent, and without warts. The spore stalk is 5-8mm long; the spore capsule is upright and ovate-cylindrical; the serrations are short and covered with dense warts on the surface; the capsule is cap-shaped.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on rock surface, in rock cracks or on gravel soil. It can be found in all seasons.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for acute and chronic rhinitis and sinusitis

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: Take an appropriate amount, wrap it with gauze and insert it into the nostrils.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Lithops. Lithops is very beneficial to human health. You can give it a try.