The efficacy and function of colorful mulberry grass

For many Chinese people, traditional Chinese medicine is very trustworthy because it has a long history and few side effects. Colorful Sangle Grass is a common Chinese medicinal material. It has many benefits for human health. So how can we eat Colorful Sangle Grass? Let’s learn about it below.

[Other names] Flowery leaves, small flower grass, flowery grass

[Source] It is the whole plant of the colorful Sanleger of the Melastomataceae family. Harvested in summer and autumn. Wash and use fresh or dry.

[Original morphology] Erect herb. The stem is cylindrical, woody at the base, and covered with short brown hairs. The leaves are opposite, slightly unequal, ovate-lanceolate to oblong, 3-9 cm long, 1-3 cm wide, gradually pointed and obtuse at the apex, cuneate at the base, with fine serrations on the margins, green above with oval white spots, purple-red below, with a raised midrib on the back and 2-3 pairs of obvious lateral veins; the petiole is 1-2.5 cm long and covered with short brown hairs. The raceme has scorpion-tail-shaped petals on one side, with three red petals and a funnel-shaped calyx tube. Capsule cup-shaped, 3-lobed at top.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in sparse woods and grass on tropical hillsides in the southern part of Honghe Prefecture.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat conjunctivitis, tuberculosis, stomachache, and fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or grind into powder and stew with meat. For external use: mash and apply or use the juice as eye drops.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Colorful Sunflower. Colorful Sunflower has a great effect and is very beneficial to the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose Colorful Sunflower according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.