The efficacy and function of water bead grass

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal herb water bead grass. As a common Chinese medicinal herb, water bead grass contains rich nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail below.

[Other name] Disperse blood

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Onagraceae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 40-70cm tall. The stem is erect, smooth, and the internodes are slightly swollen. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 2-3.5cm long; leaf blade is ovate-lanceolate or ovate, 6-8cm long, 2.5-4cm wide, with short pointed or acuminate tip, nearly rounded base, sparsely serrated margin, and nearly glabrous except for the margin. The racemes are terminal or axillary, and the axis of the inflorescence is covered with short glandular hairs; the flowers are bisexual; the calyx tube is ovate-round, with 2 lobes, reddish purple, about 2 mm long; the petals are 2, white, obovate, with 2 lobes at the apex, which are shorter than the calyx lobes; the stamens are 2, extending outward; the ovary is inferior, 2-chambered, the style is thin and weak, extending outward, and the stigma is capitate. The fruit is nut-shaped, obovate-globose, 3.5 mm long, about 3 mm in diameter, with 4 longitudinal grooves, and covered with hooked hairs; the fruit stalk is 1.5-1 times the length of the fruit, sparsely covered with short hairs, and usually drooping. Flowering period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in bushes or under forests on hillsides at an altitude of 800-1200m.

[Cultivation] Biology particularly prefers a cool and humid environment. It is best to cultivate it in fertile loam rich in humus.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promotes lung function and relieves cough; regulates qi and activates blood circulation; promotes diuresis and detoxifies. It is mainly used for cough caused by external factors; abdominal distension and pain; dysmenorrhea; irregular menstruation; amenorrhea; diarrhea; edema; painful stranguria; sores; whitlow; itchy ringworm; condyloma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply or mash the juice to apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of water bead grass. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Water bead grass is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.