The efficacy and function of Schizonepeta cordifolia

Heart-leaf Schizonepeta is a very common medicinal material in life. It has a wide range of uses and you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Nepeta tenuifolia, Nepeta tenuifolia, Nepeta truncatum, Nepeta tibetica

[Source] Nepeta cataria L., Lamiaceae , the whole plant is used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] Shanxi, Shandong, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Henan, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet.

【Nature and flavor】Light, cool.

【Functions and indications】Dissipate blood stasis and swelling, stop bleeding and relieve pain. It is mainly used to treat bruises, hematemesis, epistaxis, traumatic bleeding, snake bites, furuncles and boils.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, decocted in water or mashed with appropriate amount of fresh product for external application.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Everyone should know the effects and functions of heart-leaf Schizonepeta. Heart-leaf Schizonepeta has high medicinal value and is a very common Chinese medicinal material. It is very good for our body.