The efficacy and function of Miscanthus sinensis

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Miscanthus sinensis.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Miscanthus sinensis, a plant of the Scrophulariaceae family. Harvested in July and August, cut into sections and sun-dried.

[Original morphology] Annual or biennial erect herb, 20 to 40 cm tall, usually branched above the middle. The stem is square, slightly hairy, and has no roots or leaves. The stem leaves are broadly ovate or nearly circular, the bracts are broadly ovate or nearly circular, and the tips of the marginal teeth are awn-shaped. The calyx is 3.5 to 5 mm long, 4-parted, with lobes lanceolate-triangular and acute. The corolla is lip-shaped, with the lobes concave at the top and shallowly lobed in 2 parts; light yellow with stripes; there are 4 stamens, and the bracts are the same length as the flowers. The fruit is hidden in the calyx, is a capsule, and contains many seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in forests, thickets, or mountain grasslands. Distributed in Northeast, Northwest and other areas.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

[entry into meridians] Enters the lung, spleen, and large intestine meridians.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat sore throat, pneumonia cough, mouth ulcers and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat pneumonia, cough and sore throat: use Miscanthus sinensis, Gentiana scabra, Duchesnea indica and Scutellaria baicalensis, decocted in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Miscanthus sinensis. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to your body.