The efficacy and function of white flower Bidens pilosa

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine Bidens pilosa L. are very great. We can often see Bidens pilosa L. in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of Bidens pilosa L. will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine Bidens pilosa L.

[Other names] Golden cup and silver cup, golden cup and silver basin, blind grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Bidens pilosa L., a plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Bidens pilosa is an annual upright herb, 30-100cm tall. The stem is obtusely quadrangular, glabrous or sparsely pubescent on the upper part. The leaves at the lower part of the stem are smaller, 3-lobed or undivided, and usually wither before flowering; the middle leaves have a wingless petiole 1.5-5cm long, ternate; the leaflets are often 3-celled, rarely pinnate with 5(-7) leaflets, the leaflets on both sides are elliptic or ovate-elliptic, 2-4.5cm long, 1.5-2.5cm wide, with acute apex, base nearly rounded or broadly cuneate, sometimes oblique, not sparse, with serrate margins, the terminal leaflets are more stony, oblong or ovate-oblong, 3.5-7cm long, acuminate at apex, base gradually narrowed or nearly rounded, with a petiole 1-2cm long, serrate margins, the upper leaves are small, 3-lobed or undivided, linear-lanceolate. The inflorescence of the big debate has a peduncle 1-6 (3-10 when fruiting) cm long; the involucre bracts are 7-8, linear-spatulate, the outer suspensory segments are lanceolate, and the inner ones are linear-lanceolate; the ligulate flowers are 5-7, the ligules are elliptic-obovate, white, 5-8mm long, 3.5-5mm wide, obtuse or notched at the apex; the disc flowers are tubular, about 4.5mm long, and the crown brim has 5 teeth. Achenes are black, linear, 7-13mm long, with 3-4 thorns at the tip, 1.5-2.5mm long, and barbed hairs.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows near villages, roadsides and in the wild.

【Properties】 Identification by properties: The dried medicinal material is in the shape of strips. Stem obtuse quadrangular. The lower leaves are 3-lobed or undivided; the middle leaves are petiolate, ternate, with 3 leaflets, elliptical or ovate-elliptical, with acute apex, nearly rounded or broad cuneate base, asymmetrical, and serrated margins. The edge of the head inflorescence has 5-7 ligulate flowers, the ligules are elliptical-obovate, 5-8mm long, 3-5mm wide, yellow-white, and obtuse or notched at the apex. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes dampness and reduces jaundice. It is used to treat colds and fevers; rheumatic pain; jaundice due to damp heat; carbuncles, sores and furunculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of Bidens pilosa L. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.