The efficacy and function of Gypsophila paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicine. It has many benefits for our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of Gypsophila paniculata. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Sphagnum moss of the Sphagaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year and dried in the shade.

【Original morphology】The plant body is yellow-green or brown. Young branches gather in a head shape at the top of the stem, and gradually form side branches during the growth process; side branches grow in clusters of 4 to 5. The stems and leaves are ligulate; the branches and leaves are ovate-lanceolate, acute at the top and involute at the edges. Dioecious; spore capsules are spherical or ovoid, brown-chestnut when mature; antheridia are spherical, stalked, and clustered at the tops of short branches that branch into capitate branches.

【Habitat distribution】Grows in swamp areas. Distributed in Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Light taste, slightly bitter, neutral in nature.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, improves eyesight, removes cloudiness and reduces swelling. Treats corneal leukoplakia, red and swollen eyes.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 4 qian.

[Additional prescription] Treats red, swollen and painful eyes, and leukoplakia of the cornea: 4 qian of Gypsophila paniculata, 3 qian of Cloudy Grass, 2 qian of Equisetum arvense, 2 qian of Eupatorium, 1 qian each of Coptis chinensis and Taibai tea. Decoction in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

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