The efficacy and function of Sifangquan grass

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: Sifangquancao. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Mother grass, four-sided grass

[Source] It is the whole herb of Lndernia crustacea (L.) F.-Muell., a plant of the genus Muell of the family Scrophulariaceae. It can be harvested in all seasons, washed and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, promotes diuresis and detoxifies. Used for bacterial dysentery, enteritis, indigestion, hepatitis, nephritis edema, leucorrhea; used externally to treat carbuncles, furunculosis and swelling.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that the traditional Chinese medicine Sifangquancao plays a very important role in many aspects. Proper consumption of four-leaf fist grass has many benefits to our body.