The efficacy and function of Dongfengcai

The efficacy and function of Dongfengcai

Dongfengcai is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. We can use Dongfengcai to treat many diseases. It also has good health-preserving effects. Therefore, we can use the different medicinal effects of Dongfengcai to solve some small problems that bother us in life.

[Other names] Panlong grass, mountain clam grass, earth atractylodes, white cloud grass

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Doellingeria in the Asteraceae family, Doellingeria scaber (Thunb.) Nees [Aster scaber Thunb.]. The whole herb and root are used as medicine. The whole grass is harvested in summer and the roots are harvested in autumn, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, dispels wind and relieves pain. Used for snake bites, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, colds and headaches, red and swollen eyes, and sore throat; used externally to treat sores, boils, and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Chinese Medicinal Plants

Above we introduced what Dongfengcai is. We know that Dongfengcai is a common Chinese herbal medicine with good health and wellness effects. It has many benefits to the human body and can relieve many symptoms. How about it, do you understand?

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