The efficacy and function of Hypericum uniflorum

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, Hypericum solani. So what are the effects and functions of Hypericum solani? Let me introduce it to you today.

[Alias] Peanut grass, Guanyin grass, double-tendon grass, Liu Jinu.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Hypericum longituba, a plant of the Garcinia family.

[Original form] Hypericum longifolia is a perennial herb, 10-40cm tall. The rhizome is short with numerous reddish-brown fibrous roots. The stem is erect or geniculate at base, reddish brown, with 2 inconspicuous longitudinal ridges, unbranched or branched at the top. Simple leaves are opposite and evenly arranged on the stem. The lower stem leaves wither quickly, while the middle and upper stem leaves are sessile or nearly sessile. The leaf blades are broadly triangular-ovate or ovate-oblong, 1-3.5cm long, 8-25mm wide, with obtuse or blunt tips, nearly cordate-cuneate or rounded bases, suddenly narrowing into very short petioles, turning brown when dry above, slightly greenish-white below, with black glandular dots on the edges, transparent or black glandular dots scattered all over, and 4-5 lateral veins on each side. Inflorescence is dichotomous, terminal, usually 3-7 flowers, but often degenerates into 1 flower; bracts are narrowly ovate or lanceolate, with tassel-shaped stalked black glands on the margins, and black glandular strips are scattered all over; petals are golden yellow, narrowly ovate, 1.5 cm long, 4.5 mm wide, without glandular dots or with black glandular dots on the upper margins; stamens are in 3 bundles, 13-15 in each bundle, and anthers have black glandular dots; ovary is ovoid, with 3 styles separated from the base. The capsule is ovoid, reddish brown when ripe, and has glandular stripes. The seeds are cylindrical, light yellowish brown, with keel-like protrusions on both sides and fine honeycomb patterns on the surface. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in grass on hillsides or by ditches at an altitude of 3200-3600m.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Irregular menstruation; dysmenorrhea

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in this article, we can learn some relevant knowledge about Hypericum single flower. Whether from the perspective of food health or traditional Chinese medicine, the role of Hypericum uniflorum cannot be underestimated.