The efficacy and function of willow herb

Willow herb is rich in nutritional value and has high medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Willow herb.

[Other names] Water lilac, Earth Mother Pregnant Grass, Rapeseed Spirit, Menstrual Grass, Water Orchid, Water Bonesetting Dan, Water Wowo, Velvet Stick Purple Flower Grass, Long Horn Grass, Fish Scale Grass, Large Dry Fish Grass, Bright Grass [Hunan]

[Source] Epilobium hirsutum L., a plant of the genus Epilobium in the family Onagraceae, is used as medicine using its flowers, roots, and the whole plant with roots . Collect flowers in summer; collect roots or the whole plant with roots in autumn, wash, cut into sections and dry them.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Flower: clears away heat and reduces inflammation, regulates menstruation and stops leucorrhea, and relieves pain. Used for toothache, acute conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, irregular menstruation, and excessive leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 3 qian of flower, 3 to 5 qian of root. For external use, apply appropriate amount, mash it and apply it on the affected area or grind it into powder.

[Remarks] (1) In Hunan Province, the whole herb is still used to treat watery enteritis. The dosage is 1 liang, decocted in water.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is a detailed analysis of willow herb. Now that you have learned about the various effects of willow herb, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of willow herb to restore their health and happiness.