The efficacy and function of gunpowder

The efficacy and function of gunpowder

There are many types of common Chinese herbal medicines in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as gun flower medicine. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and effects of gun flower medicine are?

【English name】 flower of Hypoestes

【Other name】 Large-leaf lung-regulating medicine

[Source] Medicinal material source: the bark of the white chrysanthemum tree of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] White Chrysanthemum is a deciduous small tree, 2-4m tall. Young branches white, pubescent. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 1.2-2.5cm long; leaf blade is elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, 8-15cm long, 3-4cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, unequal or pointed at the base, with individual or sparsely serrated edges, smooth on the upper side and pubescent on the lower side. The capitula are arranged in umbels at the branch ends, densely containing compound capitula; each capitula contains about 6 florets, all of which are fertile bisexual white tubular flowers, placed proximally; the involucre is obconical; the bracts are numerous and arranged in a shingle-like manner, the outer bracts are short and covered with cottony hairs, and the inner ones are oblong and linear. Achenes are hairy, about 1.2cm long; pappus is light red, about 1.5cm long.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse forests on dry hillsides.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and relieves cough; cools blood; stops bleeding. Mainly cough; gunshot wound

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Materia Medica Outline": Bark: Treats cough and gunshot wounds.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of gunpowder anther, I hope it will be helpful to everyone in life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.

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