The efficacy and function of dog tongue grass

Dog tongue grass is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. Moreover, the effects and functions of dog tongue grass are quite comprehensive. Let's take a look at it together.

[Other names] Dog tongue grass, white fire grass, copper cup, glutinous rice green, copper plate one incense

[Source] The whole herb of Senecio kirilowii Turcz., a plant of the genus Senecio in the Asteraceae family. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, and is a diuretic. Used for lung abscess, urinary tract infection, dysuria, leukemia, stomatitis, and furunculosis.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Tang Materia Medica"

Above we introduced what dog tongue grass is. We know that dog tongue grass has very comprehensive effects and functions, so dog tongue grass can be used as a means of regulating the body in daily life.