The efficacy and function of four-leaf clover

We can often see four-leaf clovers in our daily lives, so how should we eat four-leaf clovers? What good effects does it have on our bodies? Let's take a look.

[Alias] Lengshuidan, windmill grass, four-sided grass (Jiangxi Herbs).

[Source] The whole herb of the Rubiaceae plant , Humulus quadrangularis or Humulus slenderus . Harvested during the summer flowering period, sun-dried or used fresh.

[Original form] ① Four-leafed herb, also known as: Four-cornered gold, snake tongue herb.

【Nature and flavor】 "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": "sweet, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, promotes diuresis, detoxifies and reduces swelling. Treat urinary tract infection, leucorrhea, dysentery, carbuncle, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang (2-3 liang for fresh product); or mash and drink with boiled water. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat urinary tract infection and leucorrhea: decocted and taken orally with 1 liang of fresh Rhizoma Quatifidae. (Su Medical Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Jiangxi Herbs".

Above we introduced four-leaf clover and its characteristics. We can know that four-leaf clover has very good efficacy and functions, and has played a therapeutic and auxiliary therapeutic role in many diseases. I hope this will be helpful to everyone’s health.