The efficacy and function of Daerlang Arrow

Da Erlang Jian has rich nutritional value and high medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Da Erlang Jian.

[Other names] Shrimp grass (Compilation of Common Folk Herbs), Cross-river vine (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica), Copper hammer grass (Chengdu Common Herbal Treatment Manual).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Verbenaceae plant Daerlangjian . It can be harvested once in September or October of the planting year. It can be harvested twice a year thereafter, the first time in June to July, and the second time in September to October. After harvesting, pick out the weeds, wash and dry them.

[Original form] Perennial climbing herb. The branches are erect and coarsely hairy. The stem creeps on the ground, takes root, and is 15 to 90 cm long. Leaves opposite; nearly sessile; obovate, 1-2.5 cm long, thick, obtuse or rounded at the apex, serrated at the margin above the middle, and narrowly cuneate at the base. Inflorescence spike, axillary; flowers small and dense, inflorescence oblong, 1-2 cm long; peduncle very long, 2-6 cm long; calyx bell-shaped, 2-lobed, very small; corolla nearly lip-shaped, light red; stamens 4, enclosed, 2 long and 2 short; pistil 1, 2 carpels, 2 chambers, 1 ovule in each chamber. The fruit is dry, less than 2 mm in diameter, enclosed in a persistent calyx, and splits into two small nuts when ripe. Flowering period is August.

[Habitat distribution] It mostly grows in sandy soil on both sides of sunny streams and river banks. Distributed in Sichuan and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica": "neutral in nature, bitter in taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Collection of Common Folk Herbal Medicines": "It can break up blood stasis and promote new blood. It can treat stranguria, bloody urine and hematemesis."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Note】 "Collection of Common Folk Herbal Medicines": "Pregnant women should not take it."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed analysis of the Da Erlang Arrow. Now that everyone has learned about the various effects of the Da Erlang Arrow, they must remember these effects so that when they encounter these problems, they can use the magical effects of the Da Erlang Arrow to restore their health and happiness.