The efficacy and function of the mountain tiger

The herb is commonly used as a medicinal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. This is also because of the medicinal value of the Ascomyces pilosa L. itself. So today I will tell you some relevant knowledge about the Ascomyces pilosa L.

【Other name】 Edgegrass

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

[Original form] Achyranthes bidentata is a perennial creeping herb. The stem is up to 30 cm long, slightly pubescent, and has roots at the nodes. Leaves are opposite; petiole 1-5cm long, covered with widely spreading short soft hairs; stipules 1-2mm long, broadly ovate; leaves are reniform or nearly round, 1-2(-3)cm in diameter, rounded at the apex, cordate at the base, nearly glabrous on both sides, with 5-7 palmate veins, membranous. Flowers are solitary or arranged in umbels of 2-3; peduncle is 1-4cm long, glabrous or pubescent; bracts are about 3mm long; calyx is nearly obovate, calyx tube is about 2-3mm long, 4-lobed at the top, lobes are 2-2.5mm long, linear-lanceolate; flowers are white, corolla tube is narrow, about 8mm long, 4-lobed at the top, lobes are lanceolate, about 3mm long, spreading outward; filaments are short, anthers are hidden; stigma is 2 shallowly lobed. The drupe is nearly spherical, 4-6mm in diameter, smooth, red when ripe, with persistent calyx; the drupe is small, flat-convex, with a smooth abdomen and transverse wrinkles and rib-like protrusions on the back. Flowering period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in moist lands in low-altitude forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and discharge pus; disperse blood stasis and relieve pain. Mainly used for carbuncle, swelling, bruises, and snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: appropriate amount, mash and apply; for internal use: decoct in water, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This is the end of the introduction to the medicinal value of Panax notoginseng. In fact, Panax notoginseng has many different medicinal effects, all of which are of great benefit to the human body. Everyone can try it.