The efficacy and function of edelweiss

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal herbs in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as edelweiss. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and effects of edelweiss are?

【Other name】 Old man grass, thin snow grass, old man mugwort

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Leontopodium in the Asteraceae family, Leontopodium leontopodioides (Willd.) Beauv., and the whole herb is used as medicine. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and dry.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, 15 to 30 cm tall, the whole plant is densely covered with white hairs. The stems are usually clustered from the base, erect or oblique, and unbranched. Leaves are alternate, sessile, lanceolate or linear. It blooms in summer, with head-shaped inflorescences, sessile, and clusters of 3 to 5 at the top of the stem. Achenes are oblong, with short hairs, and yellowish brown.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat, cools blood, and is a diuretic. Used for acute nephritis. Some people believe that it has a certain effect on eliminating proteinuria and hematuria.

【Usage and Dosage】 5 to 7 cents.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above article introduces the effects of edelweiss. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.