The efficacy and function of cat's eye grass

Speaking of cat's eye grass, many people know that it is a Chinese medicinal material. So do you know the effects and functions of cat's eye grass? How should it be eaten? Let’s find out now.

[Other names] Dawan tree, Dapan Dawan, cat's eye tree, cat's eye, swollen hand tree

[Source] The whole herb of Euphorbia lunulata Bunge, a plant of the genus Euphorbia in the family Euphorbiaceae. Collected in summer and autumn, and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Diuretic and detumescent, detoxifying and relieving itching. Used for edema of the limbs, difficulty urinating, and malaria; used externally to treat cervical lymph node tuberculosis, itching caused by sores and ringworms.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-3 qian; For external use, take appropriate amount, boil it into paste and apply externally or grind it into powder and mix with sesame oil and apply to the affected area.

【Remarks】 (1) The whole herb of Euphorbia esula L. is also known as cat's eye grass and used as medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Hebei Traditional Chinese Medicine Handbook

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine cat's eye grass. I hope it can be of some help to you. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.