The efficacy and function of chestnut rush

Juncus effusus is a very common Chinese medicine and is also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here we will tell you in detail about the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Juncus effusus.

【Other name】 Three-headed rush

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Juncus effusus of the Juncaceae family.

[Original form] Chestnut rush is a perennial herb, 25-35cm tall. With long rhizomes. The culm is erect, 2-3mm in diameter, hollow and without pith. The leaves grow below the middle of the culm, with basal sheaths of thin texture, 1-2 cm long, loosely clasping the stem, and inconspicuous auricles; the leaf blades are 5-10 cm long, 3-4 mm wide, and often folded in half. The inflorescence ball is 6-8mm in diameter, up to 1cm long when fruiting, usually composed of about 10 panicles, with branches up to 8cm long, each with leaf-like bracts, membranous, lanceolate; the perianth leaves are chestnut brown, needle-shaped, the outer one is about 5mm long, and the inner one is about 4mm long; there are 6 stamens, 1/2-2/3 of the perianth length, the anther is yellow, about 1mm long; the pistil has a 1.5mm long style, the stigma is linear and three-branched. The capsule is up to 6 mm long, about 3 mm in diameter, chestnut brown, and has three angular edges. The seeds are about 1 mm long, with tails about 1.2 mm long attached at each end. Flowering and fruiting period is July to September.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Growing on high mountain grass slopes.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and acts as a diuretic. It is used to treat fever, thirst, irritability in children, night crying, sore throat, red eyes and blurred vision, and difficulty urinating.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocting in water, 3-9g, fresh product 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above, we have learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine chestnut rush. I hope everyone can find the right medicine and eat chestnut rush correctly in life.