The efficacy and function of hairy vegetables

Hairy lettuce is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. We can use Hairy lettuce to treat many diseases, and it also has good health-preserving effects. Therefore, we can use the different medicinal effects of Hairy lettuce to solve some small problems that bother us in life.

[Source] It is the inflorescence of the Asteraceae plant, Cistanche deserticola . Harvest from July to September and sun-dried.

[Original form] Annual herb, up to 1.8 meters tall. The stem is erect and the whole plant is covered with coarse hairs. Leaves are alternate; broadly lanceolate, 8-14 cm long, 0.8-2 cm wide, with teeth on the margins, densely covered with coarse hairs on both sides; sessile. The inflorescence head is terminal and arranged in irregular umbels; the bracts are in several layers; the flowers are yellow and all ligulate. The achenes are ridged, with small thorns, a short beak, and prickly prickles.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillsides, ditches and roadsides. Distributed in Tibet, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Slightly warm in nature, bitter and salty in taste.

[Functions and indications] Regulates the lungs and relieves cough, resolves phlegm and relieves asthma, and relaxes the chest. Treats cough with excessive sputum, cough and asthma, belching, and chest and abdominal distension.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet"

Based on the above description of Hairy Weed, it can be seen that Hairy Weed has many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Hairy Weed can be used to treat corresponding diseases.