The efficacy and function of round-leaved motherwort

Round-leaved motherwort is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are records of round-leaved motherwort in ancient Chinese medical books. Round-leaved motherwort can treat many diseases and its effects are very comprehensive. We should make good use of it.

[Other names] Xiaodi Niu, Wujiao Ling, Feiyan Yao

[Source] Lindernia nummularifolia (G.Don) Wettst. of the Scrophulariaceae family, the whole plant is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Shanxi, Gansu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Central China, and Southwest China.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, and cools the blood. Mainly used to treat choking, coughing and bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] Burn the whole herb into charcoal and mix 3-4 qian of it with wine for oral administration.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Round-leaved motherwort is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that round-leaved motherwort does have good medicinal value.