The efficacy and function of the money tree

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine money tree.

[Other names] Money grass, tiger tail money, money string grass, money string grass, stacked money grass, grandma's money, dragon scale grass, noon grass

[Source] Desmodium pulchellum (L.) Benth., a plant of the genus Desmodium in the Fabaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and leaves . Harvested in summer and autumn, chopped in summer, dried or used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】Light, astringent, neutral. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, softens and disperses lumps. Used for colds and fever, malaria, hepatitis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, hepatosplenomegaly due to schistosomiasis, rheumatic pain, and traumatic injuries.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-6 qian of branches and leaves; 0.5-1 liang of roots.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

[Remarks] (1) The plant of the same genus , Desmodium blandum Van Meeuwen, has similar morphology, function, main indications and usage to Desmodium blandum Van Meeuwen.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

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