The efficacy and function of the herb

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

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Thymus vulgaris, a plant of the Lamiaceae family.

[Original form] Pseudo-thyme, semi-shrub. The stem is prostrate and cylindrical; the flower branches are quadrangular, densely covered with downward-curved soft hairs, 2-8cm high. The leaves are elliptical or rarely oval. Most of the leaves on the flower branches are 8-12mm long and 3-5mm wide, with obtuse tips and gradually narrowed bases into petioles. The margins are entire or have inconspicuous serrations, and the glandular dots are obvious underneath. Inflorescence capitate or slightly elongated; bracts ovate or broadly ovate, sessile; pedicels 1-4mm long, densely covered with downward-curved soft hairs; calyx bell-shaped, 3.5-4.5mm long, sparsely pubescent at the bottom, glabrous at the top, upper lip teeth triangular, ciliate; corolla about 7mm long, covered with short soft hairs on the outside; stamens slightly protruding; style tip with 2 shallow lobes. Flowering period is July-August.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; cool

【Function and indication】It can release heat and clear away dampness. Mainly used for colds; headaches; lung heat cough and asthma; indigestion; stomachache; abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea; rheumatic pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the herb. Herb is very beneficial to human health, so you can try it.