The efficacy and function of mountain stink grass

The medicinal value of mountain stinkweed is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. There are many substances in stinkweed that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Alias] Gnaphalium wilfordii, Gritty-grief.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb or root of the Papaveraceae plant.

[Original form] Corydalis macrophylla is a perennial herb, 30-60cm tall, glabrous. There is no taproot, but the fibrous roots are well developed and the rhizome is thick and covered with numerous basal leaf stumps. Stem erect or oblique, 2-3-lined, 5-ribbed, unbranched or branched. There are several basal leaves, 10-30cm long, with petiole length accounting for 3/5 of the total length of the leaf, and the base is flattened into a sheath; the leaf blade is ovate-triangular in outline, twice-tripleted, the final lobe is ovate, with crenate margins and short petioles; there are 2-4 stem leaves, which are the same shape as the basal leaves but shorter. The raceme is terminal, 3-7cm long; there are about 10 flowers sparsely arranged, the bracts are ovate to obovate, with round teeth on the upper edge; the pedicels are slightly longer than or equal to the bracts; the sepals are scaly and fall off early; the corolla is purple-blue, 25-30mm long, and its cockscomb is often low and short, with a narrow conical spur, slightly shorter than 1/2 of the total length of the outer upper petal, and the outer lower petal is spoon-shaped and clawed; the ovary is linear, 10-12mm long, and the stigma has 10 papillae. The capsule is obliquely upward, slender and cylindrical, 4-5cm long, 1.5-2mm in diameter, and nearly bead-shaped. There are more than 10 seeds. The flowering period is April and the fruiting period is May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in ditches under mountain forests at an altitude of 1000-2800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain; clear away heat and detoxify. Mainly used for fatigue, chest and epigastric pain, sitz sores

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 5-10g; or soak the roots in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash the juice and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of mountain stinkweed in this article, we can learn about the related effects and eating methods of mountain stinkweed. The value of mountain stink grass can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of mountain stink grass.