The efficacy and function of insect ant vegetable

The efficacy and function of insect ant vegetable

In today's society, health preservation seems to be an eternal topic. Nowadays, many people like to use some Chinese medicinal materials to regulate their bodies, because these medicinal materials are natural and pollution-free. Here we will introduce to you the medicinal material Chongyicai.

[Other name] Zhangma, hemostatic grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Microcylindrica of the Urticaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, up to 60cm tall. Stem erect or ascending, up to 2 mm thick, unbranched or branched. Leaves opposite; petiole 05-1.5cm long; stipules oblique triangular, 3-6mm long, often wrapped in cymes; leaf blade ovate, rhomboid-ovate or nearly rhombus, 2-5cm long, 1-2.5cm wide, acuminate at apex, broadly cuneate or nearly rounded at base, serrated at margin, sparsely short hairs on both sides; 3 basal veins. The cymes are unisexual and axillary. The male flowers are clustered above the female flower clusters; the male flowers are about 1.2mm in diameter; there are 4 tepals, which are connate at the base, acuminate at the apex, and have short angles under the top; there are 4 stamens; the female perianth is elliptical or obovate, with short hairs at the apex, eyelash-like. Achenes small, narrowly obovate, less than 1mm long, persistent stigma ovate; persistent perianth tubular, short-haired. The flowering period is from April to July, and the fruiting period is from August to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under mountain forests or beside ditches at an altitude of 1000-2400m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sour; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Stops bleeding and promotes tissue regeneration; removes dampness and stops dysentery. Mainly used for traumatic bleeding; dysentery; stomach and abdominal pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-20g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of insect vegetable, right? The medicinal value of Insect Vegetable is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.

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