The efficacy and function of Elsholtzia odorifera

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

[Other names] Elsholtzia ciliata, Cunru

[Source] It is the whole herb of Elsholtzia ciliata, a plant of the Lamiaceae family. Harvest the above-ground parts before Mid-Autumn Festival, dry them in the sun, or use them fresh.

[Original form] Annual upright herb. Root-like. The stem is 10 to 30 cm high, with very long nodes and branches on the nodes. Leaves are opposite, lanceolate to narrowly lanceolate, 2-4.5 cm long, 0.3-0.9 cm wide, cuneate at base, acuminate at apex. The upper part has sparse serrations on the edge, is green above, gray-green below, and has very tiny glandular dots, and is hairless; almost sessile. The inflorescence is terminal and 2.5 to 6 cm long. The bracts are membranous, with purple longitudinal veins and many eyelashes, and the edges have cone-like teeth, arranged in an imbricate manner. The flowers are small, beige, and open to one side of the inflorescence. The nutlets are very small and remain in the persistent calyx. Flowering period is from September to November.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on sunny hillsides. Distributed in Fujian, Yunnan, Sichuan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Spicy, fragrant, slightly warm, non-toxic.

[return through meridians] enters the lung, stomach and large intestine meridians.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away summer heat, promotes urination, eliminates chest fullness, and relieves thirst. Treats heatstroke, diarrhea, fever, thirst, irritability, side pain, bad breath, and bleeding tongue.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1.5 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

From the above explanation, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of Elsholtzia ciliata. If there are any symptoms of discomfort in the body, you can use Chinese medicine to regulate it. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating diseases, so you can eat it with confidence.