The efficacy and function of hydrangea

Hydrangea schefflera is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This type of medicine can cover many aspects of disease treatment, so before choosing Hydrangea schefflera, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

[Other names] Hydrangea, Bee grass

[Source] Leucas ciliata Benth., a plant of the Lamiaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and whole plant . It can be harvested throughout the year, or collected in summer and autumn, washed and sliced, and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and cold, strengthen the stomach and aid digestion. Root: Colds, rheumatic joint pain, loss of appetite, malnutrition in children; Whole plant: For external use to treat sores and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.3-1 liang of root or whole herb, or grind the root into powder and take 0.5-1 qian each time. Apply the whole herb externally in appropriate amount. Mash the fresh herb and apply it on the affected area or boil it in water and use it for fumigation and washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica"

The above is an introduction to the efficacy, functions and eating methods of Hydrangea scoparia. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.