The efficacy and function of Polygonum truncatum

Syringa tenuiflora can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate various body functions. It also has high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about Syringa tenuiflora.

【English name】 Pink-leaf Seedbox

[Alias] Small-flowered water lilac (Flora of Taiwan).

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Polygonum tenuiflorum of the Onagraceae family.

[Original form] Annual herb, 10-30cm high. Stems erect, usually glabrous. Leaves are alternate; petiole is 3-13mm long; leaf blade is narrowly lanceolate, 2-5 (-10) cm long, 5-12mm wide, glabrous on both sides. The flowers are bisexual, solitary in leaf axils, and yellow in color; the calyx tube is adnate to the ovary, with 4 lobes, persistent, lanceolate, about 2mm long, and more or less hairy on the outside; there are 4 petals, nearly rectangular, about 2-2.5mm long, falling early; there are 4 stamens; the ovary is inferior, the style is about 1mm long, and the stigma is capitate. The capsule is cylindrical, green with a slight lavender tint, 5-9mm long, 3-4mm in diameter, nearly glabrous, and has many seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows beside fields, roadsides or swamps.

[Pharmacological action] This product has a killing effect on Staphylococcus aureus, and an inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

【Nature and flavor】 Leaves slightly bitter; light; cold in nature

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; kills insects and relieves itching. Sore throat; mouth sores; breast abscess; sores; anal itching

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, decocted into water for fumigation or washing or mashed for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The whole plant: cool in nature, light in taste. It has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving swelling, removing dead tissue and promoting tissue regeneration. Used for sore throat, stomatitis, mastitis, impetigo, fever, carbuncles and furunculosis.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what is Elsholtzia tenuiflora. We know that Elsholtzia tenuiflora can not only be used to treat diseases but also has good health benefits. Therefore, we must be good at using Elsholtzia tenuiflora to protect our health.