The efficacy and function of dwarf willow piercing fish

The Chinese medicinal material dwarf willow chub is a very good Chinese medicinal material. It has a very good effect in regulating the body and is also widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Scrophulariaceae .

[Original form] Perennial herb, 8-20cm high. The stem has many branches from the base, and the branches are often diffuse. Leaves are alternate, numerous and dense; needle-shaped to narrowly strip-shaped, with single veins, 1.5-5cm long, and glabrous. The raceme grows at the top of the branches, 3-7cm long, with the inflorescence axis and pedicels densely covered with glandular soft hairs; the bracts are linear-lanceolate, nearly 1cm long; the calyx is 5-lobed, with long and narrow lobes, linear-lanceolate, 4-6mm long, 1mm wide, and covered with glandular hairs on both sides; the corolla is yellow, the corolla tube is tubular, with spurs at the base, spurs are 12-15mm long, the eaves is two-lipped, the upper lip is 2-lobed, the lobes are 2mm long, the apex is obtuse, the side lobes of the lower lip are oblong, 2-5mm wide, the middle lobe is narrower, the spurs are 8-15mm long, and slightly arched; there are 4 stamens, the front pair is longer, the anthers of the front and rear stamens are close to each other, the anther cells are parallel, and they fork after the slits; the stigma is often slightly emarginate. Capsule ovoid, 9mm long and 7mm in diameter. The seeds are disc-shaped, with broad wings and a central tubercle. Flowering period is from June to August.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows in grasslands, wastelands and sand dunes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; detoxifies and reduces swelling. It is used for damp-heat jaundice, erysipelas, sore throat, and mouth sores.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of dwarf willow piercer, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of dwarf willow piercer. It can be seen that the dwarf willow croaker is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.