The efficacy and function of crown fruit grass

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[Other names] Aster strychnifolia, false water chestnut

[Source] It is the whole herb of the plant Croton frutescens of the Alismataceae family. Harvest in autumn, dry and cut into sections.

[Original form] Annual aquatic herb, growing in clusters on the bottom of water. The leaves float on the water surface, are membranous, broadly ovate or round, 4-6 cm long, 3-5 cm wide, rounded at the front end, deeply cordate at the base, green in color, smooth and hairless, with radial and inconspicuous veins; the length of the petiole depends on the depth of the water, and is triangular in shape. The raceme is 10 to 20 cm long and grows on flower stalks that are slightly above the water surface; the flowers are white, with fat short petioles, arranged in irregular flower whorls, with the upper whorl containing male flowers and the lower whorl containing bisexual flowers; the petals are ovate and uneven. Achenes are extremely flat, winged, and have deep teeth on the wing margins. Flowering period: summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in paddy fields or ponds. Distributed in southwest and south my country.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis. Treat pneumonia, cough and dysentery. Mash it and apply it to treat the initial stage of carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia"

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of the crown fruit grass are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.