The efficacy and function of carbuncle grass

Speaking of carbuncle grass, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of carbuncle grass, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of carbuncle grass here.

[Alias] Yarmu Hall (Tibetan name)

[Source] The whole plant of Viola fissifolia, a plant of the Violaceae family. Dig up in spring and autumn, wash and use fresh, or dry in the sun.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb without above-ground stems. The rhizome is short and thick, with several yellow-white thick fibrous roots. The leaves are clustered and have long petioles; the leaf blades are round and kidney-shaped, palmately 3-5-partite, the lobes are deeply pinnate, and the final lobes are linear. Flowers are pale violet; sepals 5, persistent, imbricate; petals 5, mostly unequal in size, the lowest one often large and spurred. The capsule splits into three parts when mature. Flowering period is from June to August. Fruiting period is from July to September.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in grasslands and sunny places of fixed sand dunes. Distributed in Northeast China, Sichuan and other places.

【Properties and flavors】 "Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment": "bitter, cold."

【Meridian】 "Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment": "Enters the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Jilin Chinese Herbal Medicine": "clears away heat and detoxifies, eliminates carbuncle and swelling. Treats unknown swelling, sores and furuncle."

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

[Additional prescription] ① For treating various sores and boils: take an appropriate amount of fresh carbuncle grass and a little alum, mash them into a paste and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 1. From Ben Jing Feng Yuan.

Through the detailed introduction of this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the role and efficacy of carbuncle grass. The several functions and effects introduced in the article are relatively common. I hope everyone can remember them and they will be helpful in your life.