The efficacy and function of the wall wind

Glechoma longituba is a kind of traditional Chinese medicinal material with very wide functions. We can use Glechoma longituba in many places. Glechoma longituba also plays a very important role in the treatment and relief of many diseases. Now let us learn about Glechoma longituba.

[Other names] Stinky jasmine, stinky peony, big maple leaf, stinky yellow root, ghost fire

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant with roots of the Verbenaceae plant.

[Original form] Sharp-toothed stinking jasmine shrub, 0.5-3m tall. Young branches are nearly quadrangular, old branches are nearly round, and covered with short soft hairs. Simple leaves are opposite; petioles are 2-11cm long and covered with short soft hairs; leaves are papery, broadly ovate or cordate, covered with short soft hairs on both sides, with several disc-shaped glands on the base veins, and leaf margins with irregular serrations or wavy teeth. The corymbose cyme is terminal and the flowers are densely packed; the bracts are numerous, lanceolate, 2.5-4cm long, covered with short soft hairs, glandular dots and a few disc-shaped bodies; the calyx is bell-shaped, 1-1.5cm long, also densely covered with soft hairs and a few disc-shaped glands, the calyx teeth are 5-lobed, linear-lanceolate, 4-10mm long; the corolla is purple-red or light red, the corolla tube is 2-3cm long, the lobes are 5, obovate, 5-7mm long; there are 4 stamens, which extend out of the corolla with the style; the style is longer than the stamens. The drupe is nearly spherical, 5-6mm in diameter, blue-black when ripe, and surrounded by a purple-red enlarged persistent calyx. Flowering and fruiting period is from June to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides, roadsides, ditches or under mixed woods below 2800m above sea level.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The roots are irregular cylindrical short segments, 3-5cm long, 0.5-2.5cm in diameter, with gray-brown to tan surface, white dot-like lenticels and fine wrinkles. It is solid in texture, yellowish-white in cross section, with inconspicuous ring marks and radial textures. It has an unpleasant smell and tastes slightly sweet and bitter. The best ones are those with uniform size, solid texture and no above-ground stems.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and reduce swelling. It is used for rheumatic pain, migraine, leucorrhea, uterine prolapse, eczema, and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After learning so much about the various situations of Chinese medicine for wall wind, I believe that we can remain calm when facing the troubles of the disease and treat the treatment of the disease correctly.