The efficacy and function of copper hammer grass root

The efficacy and function of copper hammer grass root

What are the functions of copper hammer grass root? As a traditional Chinese medicine, copper hammer grass root can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce the copper hammer grass root.

[Alias] Corvus acid.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Oxalis corymbosa DC.., a plant of the Oxalidaceae family.

[Original form] Oxalis is a perennial herb, about 35cm tall. There are many small bulbs clustered together, the scales are brown and have three longitudinal ridges. Leaves are basal, palmately trifoliate; petiole 15-24cm long, hairy, leaflets broadly obcordate, about 3.5-5cm long, 3.5-5.3cm wide, notched at apex, leaf margins and backs hairy. Umbel with 6-10 flowers; 5 sepals, green, elliptic-lanceolate, about 6mm long, about 2.5mm wide, with 2 brown stripes at the tip, and covered with white hairs on the outside; 5 petals, lavender, green-yellow at the base, with dark stripes, oblanceolate, 1.2cm long, 0.5cm wide, obtuse or truncated at the tip; 10 stamens, 5 long and 5 short, the longer one is about 6mm long, the shorter one is 3mm long, the filaments are fused at the base and covered with white short soft hairs; the ovary consists of 5 carpels, with 5 ridges, and the stigma is capitate and dark green. Capsule silique-shaped, hairy. The flowering period is May, and the fruiting period is June-July.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Native to tropical regions of America.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; soothes the liver; calms the nerves. Treats liver heat in children; convulsions

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above introduction, it is not difficult to see that the roots of copper hammer grass have many functions. People in daily life can eat copper hammer grass roots in appropriate amounts according to their physical conditions. After a period of time, your physical condition will be greatly improved.

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