The efficacy and function of Tiger Bite Huang

Tiger bite rot is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. The effects and functions of Tiger bite rot are quite comprehensive. Let's take a look at it together.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Scutellaria baicalensis, a plant of the Scutellaria baicalensis family.

[Original morphology] Annual herb, covered with stellate soft hairs all over. Stem creeping, many branches. Basal leaves are rosette-shaped and fall off early. Stem leaves are pseudo-whorl or opposite, obovate to oblong-spatulate, 6-22mm long, 5-15mm wide, obtuse or acute at apex, gradually narrowed at base; petiole is very short. Flowers are clustered in 1-4, sessile or nearly sessile; sepals are 5, elliptic or oblong, 4-6mm long; petals are absent; stamens are 5, sometimes up to 15, separate; ovary is superior, 5-chambered, styles are 5, separate. The capsule is oval, as long as the sepals, surrounded by a persistent calyx, and 5-lobed. There are many seeds, which are kidney-shaped, chestnut-brown, with numerous granular protrusions, aril-like, and caruncle-shaped. Flowering and fruiting period is spring and summer.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in open sandy land.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; detoxifies and reduces swelling. It is used for diarrhea caused by damp heat; cold and cough; rubella; boils; red and swollen eyes

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what Tiger Bite Wound is. We know that Tiger Bite Wound has very comprehensive effects and functions, so we can use Tiger Bite Wound as a means of regulating the body in daily life.