The efficacy and function of chicken kidney grass

Chicken kidney grass in our lives has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Let's take a closer look at what chicken kidney grass is.

[Other names] Chicken kidney, kidney grass, double kernel, kidney meridian grass (Jingzhou Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the orchid family plant Croton glomerata . Harvest from August to September.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 25 to 50 cm high. The tuber is oblong, fleshy, white, usually 2 in number, of varying sizes, with sparse fibrous roots. The stem is erect. Simple leaves are alternate, 5 to 7 pieces, lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, gradually pointed at the apex, with leaf sheaths embracing the stem at the base, dark green above and light green beneath. Inflorescence terminal spike. The flowers are small and dense, with 3 pale yellow-green petals on the outside and 3 white petals on the inside.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on sunny slopes in forest areas. Distributed in Hubei, Tibet and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Commonly used Chinese herbal medicines in Tibet": "Tonify the kidney and strengthen yang. Treat impotence and hernia."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 4 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet".

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of chicken kidney grass. The effect of chicken kidney grass is very large and it has great benefits for the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose chicken kidney grass according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.