The efficacy and function of mountain sedge

Mountain sedge is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Rat arsenic, mountain cat, mountain arrow orchid, mountain cross-cut, platycodon orchid, twisted cut grass

[Source] Dianella ensifolia (L.) DC., a plant of the genus Dianella in the Liliaceae family, is used as medicine with its root . It can be harvested in all seasons, washed, peeled and dried.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, spicy, cool. Very poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Detoxify and reduce swelling. Used externally to treat carbuncles, abscesses, ringworm, lymph node tuberculosis, and lymphadenitis.

[Usage and Dosage] Take appropriate amount of dried root powder and mix with vinegar to apply on the affected area.

【Note】 Oral administration is strictly prohibited.

【Remarks】 (1) The whole plant is poisonous and can cause death in livestock. If people accidentally eat the fruit, they may suffer from hiccups or even death due to difficulty breathing. Solution: Follow the general principles of first aid for poisoning and provide symptomatic treatment. According to Guangzhou herbal doctors, fresh duck blood or sheep blood can be administered orally until vomiting, thus spitting out the poison.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what is mountain sedge. We know that mountain sedge is a common Chinese herbal medicine with good health and wellness effects. It has many benefits to the human body and can relieve many symptoms. How about it, do you understand?