The efficacy and function of the root of Nvloucai

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a good understanding of them. So do you know about the medicinal material Nvloucaigen?

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root or fruit of the plant Nvloucai of the Caryophyllaceae family.

[Original form] One-year, two-year or perennial herb, 20-70cm high. The whole plant is densely covered with short soft hairs. Stem erect, branched from base. Leaves are opposite, upper leaves are sessile, lower leaves have short petioles; leaf blades are linear-lanceolate to lanceolate, 4-7cm long, 4-8mm wide, acute at the apex, and gradually narrow at the base. Entire edge. The inflorescence is 2-4-branched, with 2-3 flowers in a small cyme; the calyx tube is oblong, with 10 veins and 5 teeth at the apex; the petals are 5, white, oblanceolate, 2-lobed at the apex, with claws at the base and 2 scales at the throat; the stamens are 10, slightly shorter than the petals; the ovary is superior, with 3 styles. The capsule is elliptical, with 6 lobes at the apex, and the outer calyx is nearly the same length as the fruit. The seeds are numerous, small, dark brown, and have tumor-like protrusions. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside grasslands below 3800m above sea level or in grass beside wilderness roads.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Diuretic and lactation-promoting. It is mainly used for short and dark urine and little milk.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Nvloucai root. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Nvloucai root, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.