The efficacy and function of Sifangma

Only when we understand the main ingredients of any medicinal material can we better exert its efficacy and function. Here I recommend a very popular Chinese medicinal material, Sifangma.

[Other names] Green fish gall [Hunan], four-sided Xiao, four-sided Qing, four-angle grass, fish bead grass, mountain training grass

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Calorhabdos cauloptera Hance, Veronicastrum caulopterum (Hance) Yamazaki [Calorhabdos cauloptera Hance], belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae. The whole plant is used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year and used dried or fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, reduces swelling and relieves pain. Used for mumps, pharyngitis, enteritis, dysentery, and lymph node tuberculosis; used externally to treat skin eczema, burns, carbuncles, furuncles, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities

I believe that friends who were not very clear about Sifangma at the beginning should now have mastered the relevant knowledge of Sifangma. I hope this article can be helpful to you.