The effects of cow tongue grass

Cow tongue grass is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. Many people may not be so clear about this traditional Chinese medicinal material in daily life. In fact, its medicinal value is very rich. To a certain extent, it can be used to treat a variety of diseases. Even some diseases that are more difficult to cure can be used for treatment. It has an auxiliary treatment effect. The most important thing is that this traditional Chinese medicinal material can also be used for gynecological treatment to achieve the effect of fundamental treatment.

[Alias] Sheep's hoof, toothed sheep's hoof, sheep's hoof rhubarb, wild rhubarb, ox tongue tree, wild beet; wild king root, ox tongue tree, ox ear rhubarb.

【Latin plant, animal and mineral name】RumexdentatusL.

【Effects】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; kills insects and relieves itching.

【Research】From "Jiangsu Medicinal Materials Records"

【Main Indications】Male abscess; sores, swelling and infection; scabies.

[Various scholars’ comments] "Jiangsu Medicinal Materials Record": Mash it and apply to red and swollen breasts.

[Harvesting and storage] Harvest leaves in April and May and use fresh or dry them.

【Efficacy classification】Heat-clearing and detoxifying medicine.

[Identification of raw medicinal materials] Identification of properties: The leaves are green and wrinkled. When flattened, the basal leaves have long petioles, the leaf blades are oblong or broadly lanceolate, like an ox tongue, 4-8cm long, 1.5-2.5cm wide, entire, obtuse at the apex, and rounded at the base; the stem leaves are smaller, with short petioles, and leaf blades that are lanceolate or long lanceolate; the stipule sheaths are membranous and tubular. It has a faint smell and tastes bitter and astringent.

effect

Clears away heat, detoxifies, kills insects and relieves itching.

Indications

Used for mastitis, sores, swelling and pus, and scabies.

Related Combinations

1. For the treatment of heat phobia and depression: decoct 6g of Herba Cynoglossi in water.

2. To treat heat-related palpitations: decoct 6g of Herba Cynoglossi in water and take it together with 3g of red ochre.

3. To treat cough and chest pain: 6g of Herba Lycopodii, 10g of rock sugar, decocted in water and taken orally.

4. To treat various stones and poor complexion: 6g of Herba Lycopodii, 3g of Ophiopogon japonicus, and 6g of sugar, decoct into syrup for oral administration.

5. To treat oral ulcers in children: Take an appropriate amount of dried cow tongue grass, fry it until it is charred, grind it into fine powder, and sprinkle it on the ulcer. (Prescriptions 1-5 are from the Kazakh Pharmacopoeia)

Dosage

For internal use: decoction, 3-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Nature and flavor】Bitter; Cold

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 3-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Effects】clearing away heat and detoxifying; killing insects and relieving itching

【Research】From "Jiangsu Medicinal Materials Records"

【Indications】Male abscess; sores, swelling and infection; scabies

【Nature and flavor】Bitter; Cold

[Various scholars’ comments] "Jiangsu Medicinal Materials Record": Mash it and apply to red and swollen breasts.

【Efficacy classification】Heat-clearing and detoxifying medicine

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 3-10g. For external use: appropriate amount, mash and apply

Substrate disinfection: The best way to disinfect the substrate used for sowing is to heat it in a pan, which can kill any pests and diseases.

To germinate, soak the seeds in warm water (about the same temperature as face washing water) for 12 to 24 hours until the seeds absorb water and swell. For common seeds that germinate easily, this work can be omitted.