The efficacy and function of Erlang Sword

Nowadays, our living standards are constantly improving, but our health quality is constantly declining. Unscientific diet poses a potential threat to our bodies. Many Chinese medicinal herbs can regulate and improve our bodies. Here I would like to introduce Erlang Sword to you.

【Alias】 Bloodwort

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant.

[Original form] Long-spiked rabbit ear wind is a perennial herb, 20-45cm tall. Rhizome short and thick. Stems dark purple, pubescent. Leaves are basal; petioles are 1.5-3cm long and pubescent; leaf blades are oblong or obovate, 3-8cm long, 1.5-2.5cm wide, with acute or obtuse apex, base cuneate-shaped and gradually narrowing into a petiole with broad wings, wavy round teeth on the edge, green above, sometimes purple below, and pubescent on both sides. The capitula are 2-3 cyme-shaped, consisting of multiple small cymes forming long spikes; each capitula has 3 small flowers; the involucral bracts are about 4 layers, narrowly lanceolate; the corolla is white. Achenes are oblanceolate, about 4mm long, glabrous; pappus are feather-like, about 7mm long, and light hairs are feather-like, about 7mm long, and light brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on hillsides and under forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; sour; cool

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and clears away heat; relieves cough and asthma. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; blood stasis and swelling; snake bites; lung heat cough; asthma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After the above introduction to Erlang Sword, we have a detailed understanding of Erlang Sword. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of Erlang Sword and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.