The efficacy and function of big neck medicine

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal material called big neck medicine?

[Source] It is the root of Gesneriaceae . Harvest in autumn.

[Original form] Annual herb, about 40 cm high. The stem is black-purple, smooth and hairless. The leaves are alternate, ovate, 4 to 8 cm long, gradually pointed at the apex, and unequally oblique on both sides of the base; there are no stipules. The raceme is terminal, with many florets; the calyx is bell-shaped and 5-lobed; the corolla is blue, 2-lipped, with a short upper lip and 2 lobes, and a long lower lip and 3 lobes; there are 2 stamens, which are enclosed and attached to the corolla, and the anthers are glued together; the spider style is slender and protruding, the stigma is capitate and 2-lobed, and the ovary is superior. The capsule is membranous and enclosed in the calyx. Many seeds. Flowering period: summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in cracks in rocks beside the road. Distributed throughout southwest my country.

[Nature and flavor] It is neutral in nature and tastes slightly salty.

[Functions and indications] Treat goiter. Soak 6 liang of big neck medicine in wine, drink it, and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guizhou Folk Medicine"

I believe that through the detailed introduction of big neck medicine in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of big neck medicine. I hope this helps you all.