The efficacy and function of scaly moss

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【English name】 scale leaf moss

【Alias】Longleaf scaly moss

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the scaly-leaved moss of the family Glechomaeaceae.

[Original morphology] The plant body is flat, soft, yellow-green or dark green with a slight reddish brown color, and slightly shiny. Stem creeping, 2-4 cm long, irregularly pinnately branched. Leaves in 2 rows, long ovate-broad-lanceolate, acuminate; midrib bifoliate, very short or absent; leaf margins finely serrated. The cells at the tip of the leaf are rhombic, while the cells in the middle and lower parts are narrow, fusiform or linear, with anterior horn processes. Dioecious. The capsule stalk is reddish brown and slender; the spore capsule is long oval and brown; the capsule cover is conical with a slender beak; the capsule teeth are yellow with horizontal stripes at the bottom; the capsule cap falls off early.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in forest wetlands, on tree trunks, on rotten wood, and on humus on rock surface. It can be seen in all seasons.

[Properties] 1. Identification of properties: This product is a cluster of several plants in the form of flakes, green or dark green, slightly shiny. After separation, each plant is flat, with a stem length of up to 4 cm and irregular branches. The dorsal and ventral leaves are obliquely grown on both sides, in two flat rows, close to the stem. After being wet and flattened, the leaf base is long ovate, the upper part is broadly lanceolate, gradually pointed, with 2 mid-ribs, very short or absent, and the leaf margin is brown; the capsule cover is conical, with a long beak, and the capsule teeth have transverse stripes. Slight odor, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; Cool

[Entry] Enters the liver and spleen meridians

【Functions and indications】Stops bleeding and heals sores. Major trauma bleeding

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application; or grind it into powder and apply it.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica"; it has the functions of stopping bleeding and reducing inflammation. Used to treat bleeding from trauma.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that through the detailed introduction of scaly-leaf moss in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of scaly-leaf moss. I hope this helps you all.