The efficacy and function of Hexagonal Chrysanthemum

As for Hexalobium, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce the Asteraceae to you.

[Other names] King of Herbs, Six-ear Bell, Four-edged Blade, Six-tail Grass, Sixty Petals, Four-sided Mugwort, Three-sided Wind

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Laggera in the Asteraceae family, Laggera alata (Roxb.) Sch.-Bip., and the whole plant is used as medicine. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, and use fresh or dry.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 40 to 100 cm high. Rhizome short and thick. The stem is erect, much-branched, with 4 to 6 ridges and green wing-like appendages on the ridges. The whole plant is densely covered with light yellow soft hairs and glandular dots and has a special smell. Leaves are elliptic-lanceolate or elliptic. It blooms in autumn, with one to several inflorescences arranged in a cymose manner, and the flowers are tubular and purple. Achenes are pubescent with white pappus.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, spicy, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and detoxify. Used for rheumatoid arthritis, amenorrhea, nephritis edema; used externally to treat carbuncles, boils, swellings, bruises, burns, scalds, snake bites, and skin eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; For external use, mash the fresh product and apply it or decoct it in water to wash the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is a detailed introduction to Hexagram chrysanthemum. Since it is a Chinese medicinal material, we can eat it with confidence. Hexagram chrysanthemum has a very good effect on improving all aspects of the human body.