The efficacy and function of large white top grass

Large white top grass is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. Moreover, the effects and functions of large white top grass are quite comprehensive. Let's take a look at it together.

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Annual herb, 20 to 30 cm high. Stems longitudinally striated. The leaves are alternate, obovate in shape, irregularly pinnately fissured, and with small sharp teeth on the edges of the lobes. The inflorescence is terminal and arranged in sparse umbels; the involucre is bell-shaped, the bracts are linear-lanceolate, and there are several linear bracteoles at the base; the flowers are mostly tubular, yellow, and 5-lobed at the apex. Achenes are short, cylindrical, with longitudinal ridges and numerous pappus. Flowering period: spring and summer.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on the roadside near the village. Distributed in Guizhou, Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "sweet, neutral."

【Function】 "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "clears away heat and detoxifies. Treats white mouth sores and furuncles in children."

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: mash and apply or mash the juice and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guizhou Herbs"

Above we introduced what is big white top grass. We know that big white top grass has very comprehensive effects and functions, so big white top grass can be used as a means of regulating the body in daily life.