The efficacy and function of palm crab grass

Palmaria officinalis is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, Palmaria officinalis actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at it right away.

[Other names] Tiger grass, sheep horn gastrodia

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50-100cm tall. The rhizome is thick. Stem erect, glabrous or with sparse short hairs. Leaves linear; petiole thin, 1-6cm long; leaf blade membranous, broadly ovate, 5-10cm long, 7-14cm wide, often deeply lobed, with 5-7 lobes, lobes 2-4 lobed, 2-6cm long, 4-15mm wide, base cordate, glabrous or slightly with appressed short hairs. There are many capitulums, arranged in cones or sparse cones, spreading or drooping, with pedicels 2-3mm long, with short soft hairs, and 1-2 linear bracteoles; the involucre is tubular cylindrical, about 8mm long; the involucral bracts are 3-4, oblong linear, slightly obtuse, with short soft hairs or nearly glabrous, 4-5mm long; the pappus is white.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown under or on the edge of mountain fir forests.

【Properties】 Identification: The rhizome is thick. Stems glabrous. The leaves are membranous, flattened and broadly ovate, 5-10cm long, 7-14cm wide, deeply palmately fissured, with 5-7 lobes, 2-4 of which are at right angles, the base is cordate, and the petiole is thin. The peduncle has 1-2 linear bracteoles; the involucre is tubular-cylindrical; the bracts are oblong-linear. Flowers 3-4, yellow-brown. Slight odor, slightly sweet taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; spicy; slightly sweet

【Functions and indications】 Soothes wind and relieves exterior symptoms; removes dampness and dredges meridians; activates blood circulation and dissipates blood stasis. It is mainly used for joint pain caused by cold, fever and cough, pain in waist and legs, and injuries from falls.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of the palm crab grass, right? The medicinal value of the palm crab grass is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.