The efficacy and function of wrinkled leaves

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal materials in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as wrinkled leaves. 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 wrinkled leaves are?

[Other names] Apricot leaf rabbit ear wind, nephritis grass

[Source] Ainsliaea spicata Vaniot var. obovata (Franch.) CYWu, mss., Asteraceae , the whole plant is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, promotes diuresis, moistens the lungs and relieves cough, and detoxifies. It is mainly used to treat acute and chronic nephritis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, tuberculosis, cold and cough, bronchitis, and dysentery. Used externally to treat knife and gunshot wounds.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang; for external use, grind the dry leaves into powder and sprinkle on the wound.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Everyone should know the effects and functions of wrinkled leaves. Wrinkled leaves have high medicinal value and are very common Chinese medicinal materials. They are very good for our body.