The efficacy and function of scutellaria baicalensis

Folium scabra is a medicinal herb. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use Folium scabra to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Barbarian knife back, lower leaf grass, big sheep ancient grass, amaranth, lion grass, white angelica, black carbuncle grass, tree pepper

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Lysimachia sutchuenensis of the Primulaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial sturdy herb, 40-90cm tall. The whole plant is glabrous, with an erect, angular stem, branched at the top and often woody at the base. Leaves are alternate, sometimes nearly opposite; petiole 1-4cm long, base extending downward along the stem; leaf blade lanceolate or elliptic-lanceolate, 6-13cm long, 1.5-4cm wide, with acute or acuminate apex, cuneate base, extending downward to the petiole into narrow wings, membranous when dry, green above, light green below, with irregular black glandular dots on both sides, sometimes only seen on the edges, and often connected into strips. The raceme is terminal, 10-25cm long; the bracts are awl-shaped, 2-3mm long; the pedicels are 2-9mm long, obliquely spreading or recurved, and elongated to 10-18mm when fruiting; the calyx is 3-4mm long, split nearly to the base, 5-lobed, the lobes are narrowly lanceolate, with glandular glandular hairs on the edges, and short black glandular strips on the back; the corolla is white or lavender, 2.5-4mm long, the basal connate part is about 1.5mm long, 5-lobed, the lobes are spoon-shaped and oblong, the apex is round, and the inter-lobular curves are nearly round; there are 5 stamens, which obviously extend out of the corolla, the filaments are densely covered with small glands, attached to the base of the corolla lobes, and the separated part is about 5mm long; the anthers are ovate, purple, about 1mm long; the ovary is spherical, and the style is slender, about 5mm long. The capsule is spherical or slightly flat, 3-4mm in diameter, and cracks irregularly. The flowering period is March-April, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in wastelands near villages and on roadsides. In sparse woods and grass beside valley streams.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Pungent; Neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes blood circulation and dissipates stagnation. It is mainly used for throat numbness, carbuncle, swelling and infection, irregular menstruation and traumatic injury.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of the grass, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.