The efficacy and function of Baibu Huanhun

Speaking of Baibu Huanhun, I believe many friends know it because it has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know what the specific effects of Baibu Huanhun are, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Baibu Huanhun here.

[Other names] Resurrection grass (Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica), Dog hat ear (Guangxi Medicinal Plant List).

[Source] The whole herb or leaves of the naked capsule of the Saururaceae family.

[Original form] A creeping herb with a fishy smell and smooth and hairless surface. The stem is weak, noded, cylindrical, and has a shallow longitudinal groove on one side. Leaves are alternate, papery; broadly ovate, 2.5-6 cm long, 2.5-6.5 cm wide, with short pointed apex, auriculate-cordate base, entire margin, wavy; palmately reticulate, with 5 main veins; petiole 2.5-4 cm long, oblate, with longitudinal grooves on the ventral surface; stipules are palpable, fused to the petiole, semi-amplexicaulous at base, and about half the length of the petiole. The inflorescence is spike-shaped, opposite to the leaves, with a stalk 3-3.5 cm long and slightly flat; the flowers are small, white, and bisexual; there is one bract, obovate, 2-3 lobed at the apex, and the lobes are short triangular; the perianth is absent; there are 6 stamens, with thick and short filaments, and anthers in 2 chambers, black, and longitudinally fissured; there are 4 carpels, fused into 1 chamber, and 4 styles, which are filamentous, with the stigma on the inner side, slightly spreading outward. The fruit contains many seeds.

【Habitat distribution】 Distributed in southwest and south.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica": "Apply to treat injuries caused by falls."

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica"

Through the detailed introduction in this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the role and efficacy of Baibu Huanhun. The several functions and effects introduced in the article are relatively common. I hope everyone can remember them and they will be helpful in your life.