The efficacy and function of Nephritis Grass

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material Nephritis Grass. As a common Chinese medicinal material, Nephritis Grass is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail below.

[Other name] Apricot leaf rabbit ear wind

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant . Harvested in summer and autumn. Chop and dry.

[Original form] Annual herb, 50 to 80 cm tall. The leaves are basal, obovate-elliptical, 6-40 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, with serrated edges, decurrent base, and covered with gray-yellow hairs on both sides. The capitula is arranged in spike shape, with 3 to 4 tubular bisexual flowers; the involucre is cylindrical, the bracts are hard and extremely unequal; the receptacle is bare. Achenes have lines. The seeds have wing-like pappus.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillsides, grasslands and roadsides. Distributed in Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, heat-clearing and detoxifying. Treat acute and chronic nephritis, pyelitis, and urinary tract infection.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan".

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that Nephritis Grass plays a very important role in treating some diseases. The consumption of the Chinese medicine Nephritis Grass should also be determined according to each person's physical condition. Remember not to take the medicine blindly.