What is the medicinal value of bitter herb

Speaking of Vallisneria, it seems that most people have never heard of it. In fact, Vallisneria is also called Scrophularia ningpoensis. It is mainly produced in Jilin, Jiangsu, Guangdong and other regions. Most of them are in lotus ponds and ditches. It is a plant type and tastes extremely bitter. Vallisneria is a kind of medicinal material. Its biggest characteristic is that it has the effect of cooling blood and dispersing toxins. Next, let’s take a look at the medicinal value of Vallisneria.

1. Chemical composition: Vallisneria contains spinachsterol, β-sitosterol and eicosanol.

2. Nature and flavor: bitter, warm, non-toxic.

3. Functions and indications: Clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and removing phlegm, nourishing tendons and regulating blood. Used for acute and chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, joint pain; external treatment of traumatic bleeding.

4. Dosage and Administration: For oral administration, decocted in water, 5-15 grams.

Effects of Valerian:

1. Vallisneria is feed for fish, ducks, pigs, etc. The swollen balls at the ends of its creeping branches are the main food for birds.

2. Release a small amount of river crabs, shrimps, or carp, crucian carp, mandarin fish, etc. into the waters where Vallisneria is produced as a seed, which can effectively control ineffective tillering, increase seed production yield and quality, and significantly improve economic results.

Indications:

1. To treat hemoptysis due to lung heat: 50 cents of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of white bud root, and 1 liang of crystal sugar. Decoction in water.

2. To treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis: 50 cents to 1 ounce of Atractylodes macrocephala. Decoction in water. Or use four to five fresh stalks of Ajuga, add tofu and cook together, eat the tofu and drink the soup.

3. To treat bruises and sprains: add a small amount of ginger and green onion to fresh bone and tendon grass, mash it and apply it externally.

The above is the medicinal value of Vallisneria. The leaves of Vallisneria itself are very long and emerald green in color. The flower color is feminine and looks extremely beautiful. In fact, in most places, Vallisneria paniculata is a kind of water feature in botanical gardens. In addition, oral decoction of Vallisneria paniculata can also treat hemorrhoids. You can consult a doctor for the specific method of taking it.