The efficacy and function of Willowleaf

Willowherb is a very common Chinese medicine and is also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here we will tell you in detail about the effects of some Chinese medicines such as Willowleaf Herba.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the widely distributed Willowleaf herb of the Onagraceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30-100cm high. The stem is cylindrical, green, turning light red in autumn, and covered with soft hairs. There are no basal leaves, and the ramose leaves are opposite with short petioles 1-2mm long; the leaves are nearly leathery, often reflexed, usually ovate, sometimes lanceolate, with acute and obtuse apex, and rounded or broadly cuneate base. The leaves at high altitudes are mostly 1-2cm long and 4-6mm wide, while the leaves at low altitudes are 4-4.5cm long and 1.8-2cm wide, with upward spikes on the edges, the upper surface of the middle and lateral veins is concave, the back is raised, and there are 4-5 pairs of lateral veins. The racemes are axillary, the buds are green before blooming, ovate-oblong, with expanded calyx teeth at the tip. The flowers are often purple when in bloom, covered with white soft hairs and glandular hairs; sepals are lanceolate; petals are dark purple, lavender, rarely light red or white, obovate, with the tip concave 1-2mm; filaments are yellow, rarely bluish purple, anthers are yellow; styles are bluish purple, stigmas are mostly cylindrical, surrounded by long stamens during flowering, ovary green purple, densely covered with upward white procumbent hairs. The capsule is purple, 5-6cm long, and sparsely covered with soft hairs. The seeds are obovate, obtuse at the apex, narrow at the base, and have papillae on the surface. Flowering period is August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in thickets, grasslands, and ditch swamps at an altitude of 1500-2900m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Dissolves blood stasis; promotes diuresis; lowers blood pressure; promotes bowel movements. Varicose veins; nephritic edema; hypertension; habitual constipation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The article introduces the effects and functions of Epilobium schrenckii in detail. We hope that everyone can remember its common effects, which will help us to use Epilobium schrenckii correctly in our lives. Spreading willow herb can effectively improve our physical fitness and is very beneficial to improving our body immunity.