The efficacy and function of ground potato

Speaking of ground potato, 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 ground potatoes, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of ground potatoes here.

[Alias] Wild sesame plant, small black medicine, wild sesame root.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Sesamum indica of the Sterculiaceae family.

[Original form] Fine-toothed sesame Helicteres glabriuscula Wall. Also known as: Smooth-leaved sesame "Guangxi Plant List". Shrub, 1.5m tall. The branches are weak, densely covered with stellate pubescence when young, and later fall off completely. Leaves are alternate; petioles are short, about 3mm long, and hairy; stipules are awl-shaped, as long as petioles; leaf blades are oblique-lanceolate, 3.5-10cm long, 1.5-3cm wide, acuminate at the apex, obliquely cordate at the base, with small serrations on the edges, and sparsely stellate short hairs on both sides. The inflorescence is axillary, with 2-3 flowers, and the inflorescence axis is only half the length of the leaves; the calyx is tubular, 4-5mm long, 5-lobed, the lobes are acute, and covered with short soft hairs; there are 5 petals, purple or blue-purple, twice the length of the calyx, and the lower petals are pubescent; there are 10 stamens, attached to the tip of the androgynophore; the ovary is 5-chambered, covered with hairs, and the stigma is 5-lobed. The capsule is oblong, 1.5-2cm long, about 12mm wide, densely covered with long soft hairs, with a short beak at the tip, and contains small and numerous seeds. Flowering season is almost all year round.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on grass slopes or in bushes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】Prevent malaria; clear away heat and detoxify. Mainly used for malaria, cold and fever, measles, dysentery, and snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g; or grind into powder. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the role and efficacy of ground potato. 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.