The efficacy and function of ground ear grass

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material, the ground ear grass.

[Other names] Tianjihuang, Tianjiwang, Xiaotianjihuang, Huanghuacao, Huanghuazi, Duiyecao, Qicunjin, Xiyehuang

[Source] It is a plant of Hypericum japonicum Thunb., Hypericaceae, and the whole plant is used as medicine. The whole herb is harvested in spring and summer and used fresh or washed, dried and chopped.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and reduces swelling, disperses blood stasis and relieves pain. Used for hepatitis, early cirrhosis, appendicitis, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis; used externally to treat sores, boils, swellings, herpes zoster, snake bites, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] Use 1-2 liang for fresh use and 0.5-1 liang for dried use; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) It is used to treat damp-heat jaundice and has a good therapeutic effect. It can be used together with Artemisia capillaris, Centella asiatica, etc. For the treatment of boils, swellings or snake bites, you can decoct the fresh grass and take it orally. You can also use an appropriate amount of fresh grass, wash it, and mash it for external application. For the treatment of injuries from falls, in addition to taking the decoction internally, you can also use an appropriate amount of fresh grass, mash it and apply it externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Plant Names"

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