The efficacy and function of cow's ear grass

Herba Cynanchum is a famous traditional Chinese medicinal material with a long history of application. Today we will learn about the herb.

[Other names] Soft grass, cat ears, stone flower, cliff green leaves

[Source] Boea hygrometrica (Bunge) R. Brown, a plant of the genus Boea in the Gesneriaceae family, is used as medicine in its entirety . It can be harvested in all seasons, washed, and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Dispersing blood stasis, stopping bleeding, and detoxifying. Used for traumatic bleeding, contusions, enteritis, and otitis media.

[Usage and Dosage] Traumatic bleeding, bruises and injuries: mash the fresh product and apply it on the affected area or grind the dry product into powder and sprinkle on the affected area. Enteritis: Take 5-15 strains each time, decoct them in water and wash your feet. Otitis media: mash the fresh product and extract the juice to drip into the ear.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities

Through the above introduction, I found that Cnidium monnieri has so many pharmacological effects, and it also has good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.