The efficacy and function of horse hoof grass

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material horse hoof grass.

[Source] The whole herb or root of the Ranunculaceae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 45 to 60 cm tall. The rhizome is short and has clusters of white fibrous roots. Stem erect or oblique, hollow. The basal leaves are clustered, kidney-shaped or ovate-cordate, 4.5-6 cm long, 6-10 cm wide, and deeply cordate at the base; the leaf margin is obtusely serrated or tooth-like; the petiole is 24-36 cm long; the stem leaves are sparse, 1-3 pieces, small in shape, with short petioles or almost sessile; the leaves are soft, and the palmate veins are slightly raised. There are 1-3 flowers, terminal, with pedicels 4-6 cm long; the perianth usually has 5 petals, ovate-elliptical, about 13 mm long, and bright yellow; there are many stamens, yellow, with short filaments; there are 5-8 carpels, which are narrow and long. The follicle is sessile, oblong, about 1 cm long, with a short mouth at the top; there are many seeds. Flowering period is from April to May. Fruiting period is July to August.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in moist places such as hillside ditches, mixed woods and grass. Distributed in Northeast my country, Shaanxi, Zhejiang and other places.

【Functions and indications】 Treats sha, falls, and sprains.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating sha: 4-5 qian of horseshoe grass, add 3-4 qian each of wormwood, Buddleija scabra, Lespedeza bicolor (Lespedeza bicolor), and Agrimoniae scabra. Decoction in water, take once before breakfast and dinner.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of horse hoof grass. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.