The efficacy and function of narrow-leaved ribbon grass

Narrow-leaved ribbon grass is one of the common traditional Chinese medicines in our country. The medicinal history of narrow-leaved ribbon grass is very long. Many ancient medical books have records of narrow-leaved ribbon grass. Narrow-leaved ribbon grass has good edible value and medicinal value. Let’s take a look.

【Alias】 Ribbon grass

[Source] It is the whole herb of narrow-leaved Bupleurum chinense of the Umbelliferae family. Harvest in autumn.

[Original form] Herbaceous, about 1 meter high. The stem is erect, thin, green and branched. Simple leaves are alternate, linear-oblanceolate or even linear, 2.5-8 cm long, 2.5-4 mm wide, mucronate at apex, slightly narrow at base, clasping the stem, entire, and glabrous on both sides. The compound umbels are terminal and axillary; the involucre has 2 leaf-like bracts, which are lanceolate; the peduncles are of unequal length; there are 5 involucral bracts, which are oblanceolate and pointed at the ends, and contain 4 to 6 small flowers, which are small and have short stalks; there are 5 petals, which are yellow and nearly diamond-shaped.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places of mountain valleys. Distributed in Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, dispelling wind and relieving itching. Treat sores, boils and boils.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Kunming Folk Culture"

Through the detailed introduction of narrow-leaved ribbon grass in this article, we can learn about the relevant functions and eating methods of narrow-leaved ribbon grass. The value of narrow-leaved ribbon grass can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of narrow-leaved ribbon grass.