The efficacy and function of mud cabbage

Speaking of mud cabbage, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of mud cabbage, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of mud cabbage here.

[Other names] Scissors grass, lime grass, pompom, flower bittercress, bittercress

[Source] Hemistepta lyrata Bunge [H. carthamoides （Buch.-Ham.）O. Kuntze; Saussurea Carthamoides （Ham.）Benth.] of the Asteraceae family, the whole plant of which is used as medicine. It can be harvested in all seasons, washed, used fresh or dried and bundled, and cut into sections when used.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling, dissipate stagnation, clear away heat and detoxify. Used for mastitis, cervical lymphadenitis, carbuncles, furuncles, and urticaria itching.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents. For external use, mash the fresh grass and apply it to the affected area or boil it in water to wash the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief"

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of Chinese medicine mud cabbage. I hope it can bring you some help. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.