What are the effects of lantern grass

Speaking of lantern grass, many people may not know much about it. After investigation and research, it was found that this so-called lantern grass is actually a plant, and in essence, it is also a Chinese herbal medicine, and generally the whole body can be used as medicine. So, what are the functions of Chinese lantern grass as medicine? In order to fully understand this issue, it is best for everyone to read the following content carefully.

Young branches are dark brown with short soft hairs. The pith inside the branches is dense and not hollow after drying. The leaves are rectangular, rectangular-lanceolate or obovate-lanceolate, gradually pointed at the apex, broadly cuneate at the base, with entire margin or irregular serrations; the cymes are axillary, shorter than the leaves, with 3-9 flowers; the calyx is purple-red; the corolla is light red or white. The fruit is nearly spherical, dark blue when ripe, and hidden in the calyx.

The whole plant is used as folk medicine to treat functional uterine bleeding, cholecystitis, icteric hepatitis, cold headache, abdominal pain, infantile malnutrition, conjunctivitis, bruises, sores, skin sores, snake and rabies bites, rotten feet, rotten head and hemorrhoids.

Distributed in southern my country. The root is used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing away heat and reducing fire, anti-inflammatory and removing toxins. It is taken internally to treat colds and fever, stomatitis, stomachache, bruises, sprains, sores, boils and abscesses; for external use, the fresh leaves are often rotted or the dry roots are ground into powder and applied to the affected area.

The total length of this product is about 30 to 60 cm. The stem is cylindrical, with many branches in the upper part, with straight lines, and the tender part is covered with short soft hairs; it is light and easy to break. The cross section is hollow. The leaves are often curled, ovate to elliptical when flattened, 5 to 8 cm long, gradually pointed or short-pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, with slightly wavy edges, usually light green or grayish yellow-green, glabrous on both sides or hairy on the veins. The flowers are yellow or light yellow, not bright when dry, solitary in leaf axils, and often fall off. The persistent calyx is swollen into a lantern shape, often flattened, 1.5 to 2.5 cm long, yellowish white, papery, with 5 edges and reticular veins, and contains a spherical berry with a diameter of 1.2 cm. No smell, bitter taste. The best ones are those with many leaves, yellow-green color, and many fruit calyxes. Nature, flavor and function: bitter, slightly cold. It enters the lung meridian. Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis and removes dampness. Used for fever due to eczema, cold, mumps, sore throat, cough, orchitis, and bullous sore. The usual dosage is 15 to 30 grams; appropriate amount for external use.

Although lantern grass is a plant, it can be used as medicine. As a medicine, lantern grass has many functions. For example, regular consumption of lantern grass can help people clear away heat, reduce inflammation, reduce fire, detoxify, etc. At the same time, lantern grass also has a good therapeutic effect on people who often suffer from stomach pain, stomatitis, and people with colds and fevers.