The efficacy and function of silk lettuce

Silk lettuce is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are records of silk lettuce in ancient Chinese medical books. Silk lettuce can treat many diseases and its effects are very comprehensive. We should make good use of it.

[Alias] Sweeper Serbu (Tibetan name)

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant Silkworm . Harvest from July to September.

[Original form] Perennial herb with white latex, 4 to 25 cm tall. The stem is swollen and hollow. Leaves are oblanceolate, linear or lanceolate, obtuse or rounded at apex, entire or slightly toothed. The inflorescence is densely packed at the end of the stem; the florets are yellow; the pappus is white.

[Habitat distribution] It mostly grows in alpine grasslands. Distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes the flow of dampness and relieves pain. Treat bruises, sore throat, rheumatic pain, inflammation and fever.

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

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of Silk Lettuce in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of Silk Lettuce. The value of silk lettuce can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of silk lettuce.