The efficacy and function of Chutouhong

Paper mulberry has a long history, and up to now, its uses are increasing. I wonder if you guys know about its other effects. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping it will be helpful to you guys.

[Source] It is the whole herb of the plant Glechoma longituba of the Melastomataceae family. Harvested in autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original morphology] Erect herb, 10 to 30 cm high. The stem is fragile, glabrous and four-sided. The leaves are opposite, oblong or lanceolate, 3-10 cm long, 1-3.5 cm wide, with acuminate tips, serrated edges, 3-5 main veins, and long petioles. The flowers are bisexual, purple-red, and clustered at the top of branches or in leaf axils; the calyx tube is inverted pyramid-shaped, with 4 wings, 4 teeth on the upper part, and a small bunch of fine hairs under the calyx teeth; the corolla has 4 petals, ovate; the stamens are 8, equal, the anthers are oblong, and the base of the connective has spurs; the ovary is semi-inferior, 4-chambered, and has many ovules. Capsule with 4 large scales at the top. The seeds are numerous, obovate, and have prominent convex spots. Flowering period is July.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in the shade and wet places under forests or beside ditches. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Jiangxi, Hubei, Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Cool in nature, sour in taste, non-toxic.

【Functions and indications】 Clears lung heat and removes liver fire. Treat rheumatic pain, tinnitus, deafness, blurred vision and photophobia.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; or stew with meat.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records"

Knowing the effects and functions of Chu Tou Hong, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.