The efficacy and function of sandglass

Speaking of the sandalwood, 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 hourglass reed, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of the hourglass reed here.

【English name】 Root of Gmelin Globethistle

[Other names] Thorny armor, evil-backed fireweed, fireweed, thorny head

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Echinops serrata of the family Cynanchum.

[Original form] Sand blue spinulosa, annual or perennial herb, 30-60cm tall. Unbranched or branched at the base, with glandular hairs. Leaves are alternate; without petiole; leaf blades are linear-lanceolate, 2-5cm long, 1-1.5cm wide, with sharp tips, semi-amplexicaul base, with white hard thorns on the edges, thorns about 5mm long, light yellow-green on both sides, upper leaves with glandular hairs, lower leaves with cottony hairs. The compound inflorescence is solitary at the end of the branch, spherical, about 3cm in diameter, white or light blue; the outer involucre of the small inflorescence is white pappus-like bristles, completely separated; the outer tip of the inner bract is pointed and awn-shaped, the upper end is sucillate, and the upper edge has feathery eyelashes; the corolla tube is white, about 3mm long, with 5 lobes, linear, light blue, and nearly the same length as the tube. Achenes densely pubescent; pappus united at lower part. Flowering period is from June to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in roadside sand dune areas.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】Hemostasis; tonic for pregnancy. Threatened abortion; postpartum hemorrhage

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the functions and effects of sandbag reed. 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.