The efficacy and function of earleaf grass

Earleaf Paicao is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, Earleaf Paicao actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

【Alias】 Erlang Arrow

[Source] Medicinal material source: The roots and rhizomes of the Primulaceae plant Loosestrife.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 40-60cm tall. The whole plant is hairless. Stem erect, obtusely quadrangular, usually branched at the top. Leaves are opposite, sometimes alternate in the upper part of the stem; sessile; leaf blades are ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate or linear, 4-10cm long, 2-25mm wide, apex long acuminate or slightly acute, base auriculate and clasping the stem (base of leaves in the upper part of the stem is sometimes rounded or obtuse), green above, pink-green below, with densely dark red glandular dots near the margins on both sides, midrib raised below, lateral veins 6-7 pairs, slender. The raceme is slightly loose, growing at the end of the stem and branches, thus forming a panicle, 10-15cm long; the bracts are subulate, the same length as the pedicels or slightly shorter; the pedicels are 2-4(6)mm long; the calyx is 3.5-4mm long, 5-lobed, splitting nearly to the base, the lobes are lanceolate, acuminate, and ciliate on the edges; the corolla is white, campanulate, 5-6mm long, the basal connate part is about 1.5mm long, 5-lobed, the lobes are ligulate-oblong, about 1.5mm wide, and often have dark purple glandular stripes; the stamens are included, 5 in number, the filaments are adnate to the base of the corolla lobes, the separated part is about 0.5mm long, the anthers are linear, about 1.2mm long, and there are red thick glands at the tip of the connective; the ovary is glabrous, and the style is about 2mm long. The capsule is spherical, about 3mm in diameter. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in the shade of hillsides at an altitude of 200-1600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Reduces swelling and stops bleeding. Mainly for traumatic injury; traumatic bleeding

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about Earleaf Grass. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply Ear Leaf Grass in life to serve our health.