The efficacy and function of southern dew grass

Southern Dew Grass is very familiar to everyone. It has a long history and has good effects on regulating the body and treating diseases. It is a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

【Alias】

Crops, pepper seven, white hot polygonum, false cnidium, white lacquer, wild buffalo evening, red knot grass

【source】

Medicinal material source: the whole herb or root of southern dewdrop grass of the Onagraceae family.

[Original form]

Perennial herb, 40-60cm tall. Stems densely pubescent. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 1-2cm long, with short curved soft hairs; leaf blade is narrowly ovate to elliptic-lanceolate, 4-12cm long, 2-4.5cm wide, with sparse short curved soft hairs, gradually pointed at the tip, cuneate at the base, rarely rounded, with sparse serrations on the edge, and with short curved soft hairs. The racemes are terminal or axillary, with the axis of the inflorescence covered with curved soft hairs or nearly glabrous; the bracts are small; the medicine is bisexual; the calyx tube is ovate, with 2 lobes at the apex; the petals are 2, obovate, about half the length of the calyx lobes, with a concave apex; the stamens are 2; the ovary is inferior, 2-loculed. The fruit is nut-shaped, obovate-globose, 3-3.5mm long, about 3mm in diameter, with 4 longitudinal grooves, and covered with hooked hairs; the fruit stalk is pubescent or nearly glabrous, slightly longer than the fruit or nearly as long. The flowering period is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from September to November.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Grown in the shade and wet places under forests on hillsides at an altitude of 1000-2400m.

【Nature and flavor】

Spicy; Bitter; Neutral

【Function and indications】

Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and reduce swelling; clear away heat and detoxify. It is used to treat rheumatic pain, contusions and swelling, mastitis, scrofula, sores, unidentified swelling, and snake bites.

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoct in water or squeeze into juice. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Discussions by Various Schools】

"Xinhua Materia Medica Outline": The whole plant has the functions of removing rheumatism and relieving pain. Apply externally to treat unknown swelling and pus.

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Southern Dew Grass. The effect of Southern Dew Grass is very large and it has great benefits for the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose Southern Dew Grass according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.