The efficacy and function of Malan

Do you know what Isatis indigofera chinensis is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Isatis indigofera chinensis has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of Isatis indigofera chinensis in detail.

【Other name】 Ringworm medicine

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Tomatina odorata of the Acanthaceae family.

[Original form] The head of the blue plant is herbaceous, up to 60cm tall. The stem base is mostly geniculate and branched, and the young stems have white rough hairs. Leaves are opposite; petiolate; leaf blade is ovate, 3-8cm long, pointed at the apex, sparsely rough on both sides, and has blunt teeth on the edges. The spike inflorescence is cylindrical, terminal, 3-6cm long; the bracts are arranged in a shingle-like manner, broadly obovate to ovate, about 7mm long; the bracteoles are slightly shorter than the bracts, linear; the calyx has 5 linear lobes, all three have glandular hairs and long eyelashes; the corolla is lavender, about 2.5cm long, with 5 lobes, slightly two-lipped; the stamens are two-strong, extending out of the corolla, with a trace of degenerate stamens between the two short stamens, and the filaments are connected at the base by a membrane, with soft hairs on both sides of the membrane. The capsule is about 7mm long and has slight hairs. 4 seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in hillside grasslands or bushes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cool

【Functions and indications】 Kill insects and relieve itching. Indications: ringworm; scabies

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing or mash the fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of the indigo plant are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.