The efficacy and function of Asteraceae

As for Aristolochia scabra, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce Alisma orientalis to you.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuber of Alisma orientalis, a plant of the Alismataceae family.

[Original form] Alisma plantago-aquatica, a perennial marsh herb. Tubers are smaller or less obvious. There are many leaves, growing in clusters; the petiole is 2-31cm long, strong, and the base is swollen and sheath-like; the leaf blade is lanceolate, 2.7-12.4cm long, 0.6-1.9cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, and cuneate at the base; there are 3-5 veins, protruding from the base. The scape is 13-80cm high; the inflorescence is 6-56cm long, with 2-5 whorls of branches, 3-9 branches in each whorl, or more, and the branches are thick; the flowers are bisexual, and the pedicels are 1.5-4.5cm long; the outer tepals are broadly ovate, 2.5-4.5mm long, 1.5-2.5mm wide, and the inner tepals are white, larger than the outer ones, and nearly round; the anthers are elliptical; the carpels are arranged in whorls, and the styles are curled back. Achenes flattened on both sides, obovate. Seeds purple-brown. Flowering and fruiting period is June to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows near lakes, ponds, swamps, ditches and wetlands.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Light; Cold

【Functions and indications】Promote diuresis and eliminate dampness; relieve heat and relieve stranguria. Mainly used for dribbling and painful urination; edema; diarrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 3-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to Alismatis altissima. Since it is a traditional Chinese medicine, we can eat it with confidence. Alismatis altissima has a very good effect on improving all aspects of the human body.