The efficacy and function of single grass

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Glechoma longituba is one of them. In order for the single grass to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal herbs have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Other names] One incense stick, Guanyin grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Rhizoma Corydalis of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Rough-toothed rabbit ear wind is a perennial herb, 30-40cm tall. The rhizome is short. The stem is slender and sparsely covered with light brown long hairs. The leaves are nearly whorled, often clustered in the middle and lower part of the stem; the petiole is nearly as long as the leaf blade and has narrow wings; the leaf blade is ovate or truncate, sometimes gradually narrowed, with large teeth or deep waves on the edge, green above, sparsely covered with short stiff hairs, light green below, sparsely covered with long soft hairs. The capitula has 3 small flowers arranged in a sparse raceme; the involucre is about 1 cm long, the outer bracts are small and ovate, and the inner ones are ovate-lanceolate. Achenes are yellowish brown and almost hairless; pappus are feathery and light brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on hillsides and under forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; sweet; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis. Mainly used for wind-heat cold; heat stranguria; urinary incontinence

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above describes some ways to eat bachelor's grass. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.