The efficacy and function of black stigma

For many Chinese people, traditional Chinese medicine is very trustworthy because it has a long history and few side effects. Black litmus is a common Chinese medicinal material. It has many benefits for human health. So how can we eat black litmus? Let’s learn about it below.

【Alias】Big White Tree

[Source] Medicinal material source: The dendrites of Litsum nigrostriatum of the Cladoniaceae family.

[Original morphology] The initial lichen body is scale-like and disappears early. The fruit stalk is of equal length, dichotomous or pseudo-axial branches, with perforations in the branch axils. The branch top is dark brown, sometimes expanded into an incomplete cup-shaped body, with thorns on the edge of the cup or regenerated new fruit stalks, perforations on the bottom of the cup or no holes, and the top of the fruit stalk without a cup has 2-4 hooked thorns. The branches are cylindrical, relatively strong, hollow, 6-10cm high and 0.5-2mm thick. The surface is gray-green, olive green or gray-yellow and dull. The cortex is continuous, smooth or cracked. There are no powdery buds, cracked buds or scale leaves. Ascocarp peltate, light brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in shady and moist woods and on the ground of alpine tundra, on rocky moss layers and on rotten wood.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The fruit stalk is shrubby, 8-10cm long, yellow-green, gray-yellow to gray-green, with equal length bifurcated or pseudo-axyl branches, perforated in the branch axils, gradually pointed at the apex, clustered with dark brown thorns, or the apex is expanded into a cup-shaped body with sharp cracks on the cup edge.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve pain. Headache; dizziness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of black litmus. The role of black litmus is very large and has great benefits for the human body. Therefore, you can choose black litmus according to your physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.