The efficacy and function of June Green

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material Junegreen.

[Other name] Sweat spot grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the stems and leaves of the Acanthaceae plant Chrysanthemum spicatum.

[Original morphology] Slender-spiked goldenseal is a perennial herb. The lower stem grows prostrate on the ground, with roots at the nodes. Young branches are covered with white long hairs, leaves are white with pink long hairs, and the stem nodes are swollen. Leaves opposite; petiole about 3cm long, hairy; leaf blade papery; ovate or broadly ovate, 6-9cm long, 4-5cm wide, short-pointed or acuminate at the apex, nearly rounded at the base, with serrations and ciliates on the margin, dark green above, often with small white patches, light green below, sparsely covered with white long hairs on both sides, more abundant on the veins; 4-6 pairs of lateral veins, green or sometimes reddish, spikes terminal or lateral, about 8cm long; bracts ovate, covered with golden long hairs; calyx 5-lobed, covered with golden long hairs; flowers pink, corolla tube thick and short, crown rim 5-lobed, lobes nearly equal or nearly lip-shaped; 4 stamens, didynamous, extending out of the corolla; ovary superior, 2-chambered, each with 2 ovules. The lower part of the capsule is not stalked. There are 4 seeds. Flowering period is August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in moist ditches or valley grass.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly spicy; bitter and cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Mainly used for sores, boils, swellings and poisons; pityriasis versicolor; swelling and pain caused by falls; poisonous snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take it as a sedative. "Selected Works of Guangxi Materia Medica": "Pregnant women should take it with caution."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article analyzes some of the effects of June Green. In our daily life, we can eat June Green in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.