The efficacy and function of sawgrass

Many people are not very clear about sawgrass, so when choosing sawgrass, you need to understand it so that you can feel at ease when eating it, which is beneficial for disease treatment.

[Other names] May lotus, tooth-leaved mud flower

[Source] Lindernia ciliata （Colsm.） Pennell [Ilysanthes serrata （Roxb.） Urban], a plant of the genus Ilysanthes in the family Scrophulariaceae, is used as medicine with its whole plant . Collected in summer and autumn, mostly used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, removes blood stasis and reduces swelling, and relieves pain. Used for snake bites, traumatic injuries, abdominal pain caused by postpartum blood stasis; used externally to treat sores, boils, swelling and pain.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang, decocted in water or taken as juice from fresh grass; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the effects of sawgrass. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Sawgrass is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.