The efficacy and function of Qingyedan

The traditional Chinese medicine Qingyedan ​​is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people understand the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Qingyedan, so let’s talk about it below.

【Other name】Simao Swertia

[Source] It is the whole herb of Swertia paniculata of the Gentianaceae family . Collected in summer and autumn. Dry in the sun.

[Original morphology] Erect herb, 20 to 50 cm high. The stem is solitary, square, green or purple-red. Leaves are opposite, the lower leaves are oblong-lanceolate, the upper leaves are lanceolate, entire, 1.8-5 cm long, 2-6 mm wide, short-pointed at the apex, with 3 veins at the base, and sessile. Inflorescence: cyme; pedicel is about as long as the flower; calyx lobes are lanceolate, slightly short-pointed; corolla is nearly white, 4-parted, lobes are erect, oblong-elliptical, with black spots on the inside; stamens are about 1/2 the length of the corolla, and are fused into a ring at the base. Flowering period is July.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in sunny grass on hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan, Guangdong and other places.

【Nature and flavor】Cold in nature, bitter in taste.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, soothes the liver and strengthens the stomach, and has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. Treat acute icteric hepatitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, cystitis, urethritis, influenza, colds, and malaria.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

In the above article, we analyzed Qingyedan ​​and know that its functions and effects are very wide-ranging. As long as we know more about the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine, we will not panic when we encounter diseases.