The efficacy and function of Maocaolong

As for tricholoma, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce the hairy grass dragon to you.

[Other names] Golden hairpin in the grass, key tube, narcissus, needle grass, water vine grass, water lantern incense, water banana, sweeping pot grass, grass dragon, false yellow car, false banana

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Syringa japonica of the Onagraceae family.

[Original form] Subshrubby herb, 0.3-1m high. The stem is erect, slightly ridged, green when young and turning red when old. The upper part of the stem is hollow and the whole plant is covered with soft hairs. Leaves are alternate; almost sessile; leaf blades are lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, 3-15cm long, 1-2.5cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, entire, densely pubescent on both sides. Flowers are bisexual, solitary in leaf axils, nearly sessile; calyx tube linear, sepals 4, oblong, 6-15mm long, with 3 veins, persistent; petals 4, yellow, obovate, apex slightly concave, with 4 pairs of obvious veins, 8-10mm long; stamens 8; ovary inferior, stigma capitate. The capsule is cylindrical, green or lavender, 2-5cm long, about 5mm in diameter, hairy, and cracked between the edges; the seeds are numerous, nearly hemispherical, and have a distinct ridge. Flowering period is from July to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillside ditches, roadsides, field edges, wastelands, and wet grasslands below 1600m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly spicy; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; detoxifies and reduces swelling. It is mainly used to treat colds and fevers; infantile malnutrition; sore throat; mouth and tongue sores; hypertension; edema; damp-heat diarrhea; painful stranguria; leucorrhea; breast abscess; furuncle swelling and poison; hemorrhoids; burns; poisonous snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or grind into powder. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply, grind into powder or burn into ash for application; or boil in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of hairy grass dragon, right? The medicinal value of hairy grass dragon is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. It depends on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.