The efficacy and function of yellow quail grass

Do you know yellow quail grass? It is a common Chinese medicinal material and is very helpful for some diseases. Let me show you today.

[Other names] Maolianlian, wild mustard [Fujian], yellow flower branch herb, wild greens

[Source] Youngia japonica (L.) DC. [Crepis japonica (L.) Benth.], a plant of the genus Crepis in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine, either as a whole plant or as a root . It can be harvested in all seasons, washed, and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, and relieves pain. Used for pharyngitis, mastitis, toothache, dysuria, ascites due to liver cirrhosis; used externally to treat sores, boils and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief"

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. As a traditional Chinese medicine, yellow quail grass has a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.