The efficacy and function of short-toothed stair grass

Short-toothed staircase grass can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate various functions of the body. It also has high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about short-toothed staircase grass.

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

[Original form] Perennial herb. The stem is up to 80 cm tall, branched at the top, and glabrous. Petiole 2-10mm long; stipules awl-shaped, 1.5-2.5mm long, glabrous; leaf blade nearly papery, obliquely oblong, 7-17cm long, 3-5cm wide, apex cuspidate (cusp head entire), base asymmetrical, narrowly cuneate on narrow side or rounded on broad side, margin entire at lower part with shallow blunt teeth on it, glabrous, occasionally with a few short hairs scattered above, stalactites dense, linear. Monoecious or dioecious; male inflorescences axillary, peduncles about 1 cm long, numerous flowers; male flowers 5 tepals; 5 stamens; pedicels 2-3 cm long; female inflorescences small, receptacle rectangular or nearly square, peduncles less than 1.5 mm long, ovate bracts with angular protrusions on the edges. Achenes narrowly ovate, about 1 mm long, smooth. Flowering period is from June to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in valleys or on ditch rocks at an altitude of 500-1000m.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; pungent; cool

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism; disperse blood stasis and swelling; relieve heat and toxins. It is used to treat rheumatic fever, red and swollen eyes, jaundice, and fractures caused by falls.

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of short-toothed staircase grass. In fact, it also has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.