The efficacy and function of Jiuxiancao

There are many kinds of common Chinese herbal medicines in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as Jiuxiancao. So before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what are the efficacy and effects of Jiuxiancao?

[Other names] Mountain cypress branch, green coral, scattered flower needle, one pine (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine), Jiulong grass, pearl grass, small star grass (Kunming Folk Commonly Used Herbs), fine beard grass, wine grass (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine Selection).

[Source] The whole herb of Santalaceae family plants, including long-leaf gentian or western gentian . Collected in summer and autumn and sun-dried.

【Original form】 ①Long-leaved gentian

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, clear heat, and relieve spasms. Treat colds, heatstroke, pneumonia in children, coughs, and convulsions.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian; or take with steamed eggs.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating liver-heat fever in children: 3 grams each of Herba Imperatae, Radix Bupleuri, and Radix Scutellariae, decocted in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Kunming Folk Culture"

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Jiuxiancao introduced above, it turns out that Jiuxiancao can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.