The efficacy and function of giant scorpion grass [picture]

Giant scorpion grass [picture] is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of the giant scorpion grass [picture].

[Other names] Stinging nettle, stinging nettle, scorpion grass

[Source] Girardinia palmata (Forsk.) Gaud., a plant of the genus Girardinia in the Urticaceae family, is used as medicine in its entirety . It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, and cool. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Expectorant, diuretic and detoxifying. Used for cough with excessive sputum and edema. Used externally to treat sores.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang of fresh product; for external use, use appropriate amount for washing with decoction.

[Remarks] (1) The toxic components of the stinging hair are high concentrations of acids, which can irritate the skin and cause burning, redness, swelling, and symptoms similar to urticaria. It can be washed with soapy water or soda water, and 25 mg of diphenhydramine can be taken orally, 3 times a day.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Giant scorpion grass [picture] is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that giant scorpion grass [picture] does have good medicinal value.