The efficacy and function of half column flower

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material Hemiptera.

[Other names] Dog bubble grass, caterpillar bag, fire vine, white floating grass, white bubble grass, three-loss mother head, malnutrition grass, bubble grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Hemistyle cyrtonema of the Acanthaceae family.

[Original form] Semi-column subshrubby herb, up to 1m tall. The upper part of the stem is erect, branched, and coarsely hairy, while the base is prostrate and rooted. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 4-10mm long; leaves growing on the main stem are oblong, up to 6cm long and about 2.5cm wide, while those growing on twigs are very small. Oval-oblong, 2-3cm long, with a short pointed tip and a base that tapers to form a short handle, both sides covered with coarse hairs and with blunt serrations on the edges. The flowers are dense capitula, terminal and axillary; the bracts are arranged in a shingle-like manner, usually with one flower inside, the bracts are ovate, about 1.5 cm long, covered with coarse hairs, with a long tail, the tail is up to 5 mm long; the bracteoles are linear, slightly longer than the calyx; the calyx is deeply 5-lobed, about 8 mm long, the lobes are linear-lanceolate, covered with coarse hairs; the corolla is yellow, about 1.5 cm long, the flower is tubular, cylindrical at the bottom, swollen at the top, with 5 lobes, nearly equal, rotated; 4 stamens, paired in pairs, hidden, 2 anther chambers, the anther chambers are of different heights; the ovary has 4 ovules, the style is linear, and shortly 2-lobed. Capsule linear, about 10mm long. There are 4 seeds. Flowering period is from August to December.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows in shady places.

【Properties】 Identification of properties: The whole plant can reach 1m in length. The stem is slightly square, with obvious nodes and short hairs. Leaves are opposite, wrinkled, and intact. The leaves are elliptical, ovate to obovate-elliptical, 3-10 cm long, with pointed to acuminate apex, cuneate base, decurrent, and short-stalked; margins are serrated; both surfaces are sparsely hairy.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; spicy; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes dampness and relieves itching; reduces swelling and relieves pain. Mainly used for dysentery, sores, eczema, skin itching, caterpillar stings, and trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: appropriate amount. Decoction for washing or mash the fresh product into juice for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article analyzes some of the effects of half-column flower. In our daily life, we can eat half-column flower in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.