The efficacy and function of the herb

Ground dandelion is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing ground dandelion, it is necessary to understand its efficacy, effects and contraindications. Let's take a look at it below.

[Other names] Straw sandal roots, straw sandal soles, ground gallbladder head, ground gallbladder, bitter ground gallbladder, bitter ground gallbladder [Yunnan], lung-regulating powder, ox-eating grass, ox-to-nose, iron lantern

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Elephantopus in the Asteraceae family, Elephantopus scaber L., and the whole plant is used as medicine. Harvest in summer and autumn, remove impurities, wash and dry or use fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Used for colds, acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, epidemic encephalitis B, whooping cough, acute icteric hepatitis, ascites due to cirrhosis, acute and chronic nephritis, furunculosis, and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash an appropriate amount of fresh grass and apply it to the affected area.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of the ground dandelion. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.