The efficacy and function of twisted flower

Twisted flower is a very common medicinal material in life. It has a wide range of uses and you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Bamboo yellow, bamboo leaf green, soft-branched elderberry, crocodile mouth flower, green bamboo snake, soft thorn grass, elastic vine, bamboo king, small elderberry

[Source] Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau, Acanthaceae , the whole plant is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, spicy.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, reduces swelling and relieves pain, disperses blood stasis and removes stasis. It is mainly used to treat jaundice, rheumatic pain, and irregular menstruation; it can be used externally to treat bruises, fractures, knife wounds, and shrapnel entering the flesh.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang of the whole herb, decocted in water and taken orally. For external use, mash the fresh whole herb and apply externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

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