The efficacy and function of the sky umbrella

Speaking of the sky-high umbrella, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of the sky umbrella, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of the sky umbrella here.

[Alias] Centipede grass, loach grass.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Viola nshanica, a plant of the Violaceae family.

[Original form] Viola nanshanensis is a perennial herb with no above-ground stems. It is 4-20cm tall during the flowering period and can reach 30cm tall during the fruiting period. The rhizome is erect, short and thick, with 3-6 thicker light yellow or white roots at the bottom. There are 2-6 basal leaves with long petioles; the leaf blade is 3-divided, and the lobes have obvious short petioles. The lateral lobes are 2-divided, and the shape and size of the final lobe vary greatly, ovate-lanceolate, lanceolate, oblong, and linear-lanceolate; the petiole is 3-9cm long during flowering and can reach 20cm long during fruiting; the stipules are membranous, more than 1/2 are fused with the petiole, broadly lanceolate, and gradually pointed at the apex. The flowers are relatively large, 2-2.5cm in diameter, white, milky white or lavender, and fragrant; the pedicels are usually lavender, glabrous, and shiny; the bracteoles are linear or linear-lanceolate; the sepals are oblong-ovate or oblong-lanceolate, with base appendages up to 6mm long and teeth at the apex; the petals are 5, the spurs are thick tubular, and 6mm long. The capsule is large, oblong, 1-1.6cm long, glabrous, with a pointed tip. The flowering and fruiting period is April to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under or on the edge of mountain broad-leaved forests below 1600m above sea level, in the shade and wet places of stream valleys, in shrubs and grass slopes on sunny slopes.

【Properties】 Identification by properties: Most of them are wrinkled into a ball. The rhizome is short and the main root is thin and cylindrical. The leaves are basal with long petioles. When flattened while wet, the leaves are 3-5-partite, with the lobes divided into 1-2 pairs of deep pinnate-shaped lobes. The final lobes are linear, gray-green or withered green. The flower stems are shorter than the leaves, the flowers are slightly larger, light brown-purple, and symmetrical on both sides. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves cough; detoxifies and relieves blood stasis. It is used for cough due to wind-heat; sores, carbuncle, swelling and pain; traumatic bleeding; snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the role and function of the soaring umbrella. 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.