The efficacy and function of short-calyx bee grass

The nutritional value of short-calyx honeysuckle is rich and the medicinal value is also high. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine short-calyx honeysuckle.

【Other name】 snail mask

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the plant Polygonum multiflorum of the Melastomataceae family.

[Original form] Subshrub or herb, about 20cm high. The stem is quadrangular with narrow wings on the ridges. Leaves opposite; petiole about 15mm long, densely pubescent; leaf blade membranous or nearly papery, ovate or broadly ovate, apex acute or shortly acuminate, base rounded, oblique on one side, 2.5-4cm long, 1-2.5cm wide, margin finely serrated, with 1 prickly hair at the tip, 6 palmate veins, leaf surface sparsely covered with chaff, back densely covered with small glandular dots, scorpion tail cymes, born at the top of branches, with 3-7 flowers, about 2cm long, peduncle about 1cm long, with narrow wings; bracteoles awl-shaped; pedicel triangular; calyx tubular-funnel-shaped, lobes ovate-triangular, apex acute, about 1mm long; petals pink, long ovate; stamens 3, connective not swollen; ovary urceolate, with a membranous crown at the apex. The capsule is obconical, with 3 edges, attached to the persistent calyx, which is about 9 mm long, glabrous, and usually does not fall off. The flowering period is around July and the fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse and dense forests in valleys at an altitude of 500m, on accumulated soil on rocks or fertile soil in shady and moist places.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Promote blood circulation and reduce swelling; remove cataracts. Mainly used for traumatic injury; blood stasis, swelling and pain; eye opacity

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply; or decoct the juice and apply to eyes.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed analysis of Short-calyx Beetle Grass. Now that you have learned about the various effects of Short-calyx Beetle Grass, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of Short-calyx Beetle Grass to restore their health and happiness.