The efficacy and function of wolf grass

Wolfsbane is a medicinal herb frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used to treat various diseases. Today I would like to share with you some information about wolfsbane.

[Other names] Bean curd vegetable, Langye vegetable

[Source] The whole herb of Bidens tripartita L., a plant of the genus Bidens in the Asteraceae family. Harvest in summer and autumn, remove impurities, and use fresh or dry in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, nourishes yin and restrains sweat. Used for colds, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, enteritis, dysentery, hepatitis, urinary tract infections, night sweats due to tuberculosis, and amenorrhea; used externally to treat furuncle, eczema, and psoriasis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; For external use, appropriate amount, mash the fresh grass and apply it, or squeeze the juice of the fresh grass and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Supplement to Materia Medica"

The above describes some ways to eat wolf grass. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.