The efficacy and function of broadleaf resurrection grass

Broadleaf resurrection grass is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using broadleaf resurrection grass to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the effects of broad-leaved resurrection grass.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb with roots of Senecio cannabinus, a plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Senecio tenuifolia is a perennial herb, 60-150cm tall. There are oblique rhizomes. The stem is erect, up to 10 mm in diameter, glabrous, and often branched in the upper part. The lower leaves wither during the medicinal period; the leaves are larger, with short petioles, 2 small ears at the base, deeply pinnate or nearly palmately lobed, 10-20cm long, 8-15cm wide, lobes lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, acuminate, leaf margin densely serrated, lateral lobes 2 or 1 pair, rarely 3 pairs, shorter, glabrous on both sides or without fine hairs along the veins; the upper leaves are small, often unlobed, and linear. Inflorescence capitula, numerous, arranged in compound umbels at the ends of stems and branches; involucre tubular, 5-6mm long, with thin strip-shaped bracts on the outside; involucre bracts in one layer, about 9 in number, oblong strip-shaped, with sparse hairs or no hair on the back; ligulate flowers 8-10, yellow, with oblong strip-shaped ligules; tubular flowers numerous. Achenes are cylindrical, with longitudinal grooves, about 45mm long; the pappus is dirty yellow-white with many hairs of unequal length. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in ravines, forest edges and wet meadows.

【Chemical composition】 Contains hydroquinone, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, and arbutin.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】Disperse blood stasis; stop bleeding; relieve pain. Mainly used for traumatic injury; blood stasis, swelling and pain; traumatic bleeding

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it to apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

As a common Chinese medicinal material, broad-leaved resurrection grass is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.