The efficacy and function of hybrid sedum

Do you know what hybrid sedum is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of hybrid Sedum? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does hybrid Sedum have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

【Alias】Sedum.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Hybrid Sedum of the Crassulaceae family.

[Original form] Hybrid Sedum perennial herb. Rhizome creeping, woody, cord-like, branched. The stem is outward-inclined and has creeping roots; the sterile branches are short and densely leafed; the flower branches are up to 30 cm high. Leaves are alternate; leaf blades are spoon-shaped, elliptical to obovate, with blunt serrations on the edges, 1.5-3cm long and 1-2cm wide. The cyme is terminal, 3-5cm wide; there are 5 sepals, linear to oblong, 4-8mm long; there are 5 petals, yellow, lanceolate, 8-10mm long; there are 10 stamens, the same length as the petals or shorter; the scales are small and horizontally wide; there are 5 carpels, slightly spreading. The follicles are oval, 8-10mm long, and develop into a star-shaped shape when mature, with the base 2-3mm connate. The seeds are oval and less than 1 mm long. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is August-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in the cracks of rocks on hillsides under forests at an altitude of 1400-2500m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sour; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; cools blood and stops bleeding; eliminates rheumatism. Tonsillitis; pharyngitis; stomatitis; epistaxis; hemoptysis; hematemesis; hypertension; rheumatic joint pain; eczema; sores

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-9g; or squeeze out juice. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply; or decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine hybrid Sedum introduced above, it turns out that hybrid Sedum can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.