The efficacy and function of Diedacao

The Chinese medicine Diedacao is often used by people in real life because of its effects and functions. So, what are the effects and functions of Diedacao? Let us study it together.

[Other names] Fine-spiked acanthus, stealing grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the stems and leaves of the Acanthaceae plant.

[Original form] Ten thousand vines are perennial herbs, up to 1mm tall. The stem is ribbed, green, and the nodes are enlarged and purple. Simple leaves are opposite and have short petioles; the leaves are lanceolate or elliptic, 8-11cm long, 3-3.5cm wide, gradually pointed or caudal at the apex, nearly rounded at the base, entire, green and rough above, light green below, and covered with sparse soft hairs. The raceme is terminal and about 8cm long; most flowers are solitary and inclined to one side; the pedicel is about 3cm long; the bracts and bracteoles are small and linear; the calyx is solitary and inclined to one side; the pedicel is about 3cm long; the bracts and bracteoles are small and linear; the calyx is 5-lobed to the base; the flowers are white, the corolla tube is short, swollen at the top, 5-lobed at the apex, nearly equal in size; there are 4 stamens, didynamous, and the 2 anthers are of unequal heights, with small white tips at the base. The capsule is oblong, 1.8-2.2cm long, with 4 seeds on the upper part and a solid, stalk-like lower part. The flowering period is from November to December to March of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in ditches and shaded and moist places of bushes.

【Properties】 Identification of properties: The whole plant can reach 1mm in length and can be cut into multiple sections. The stem has longitudinal ridges, few branches, and swollen nodes. Leaves are opposite, wrinkled, complete leaflets are lanceolate, 6-12cm long, acuminate or long acuminate at first, base cuneate, with short petioles.

[Chemical composition] The petals contain isosalipurposide and luteolin 7-glucoside.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling; sets bones and stops bleeding. Mainly used for swelling and pain from falls; fractures; bleeding from trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: appropriate amount, mash and apply

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above are the effects and functions of Diedacao. We can also consume Diedacao reasonably according to our own situation to relieve the pain caused by the disease.