The efficacy and function of thistle

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material Shenghongji.

[Other names] Salty shrimp flower, white flower grass, white flower vanilla, white flower stinky grass, lemon chrysanthemum, seven-star chrysanthemum, white hair bitter, cat shit grass, pus bubble grass, Shenghongyao, anti-inflammatory grass

[Source] Ageratum conyzoides L., a plant of the genus Ageratum in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine with the whole herb , leaves , and young stems . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, and use fresh or dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and heat, relieve pain, stop bleeding, and expel stones. Used for upper respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, acute gastroenteritis, stomachache, abdominal pain, metrorrhagia, kidney stones, bladder stones; used externally to treat eczema, thrush, carbuncle, cellulitis, lower limb ulcers, otitis media, and traumatic bleeding.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang. For external use, mash the fresh grass or grind the dried product into powder and sprinkle it on the affected area, or squeeze the juice and drip into the ears, or boil it in water and wash with it.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Fujian Folk Herbs

Above, we introduced what red thistle is and understood the effects and functions of red thistle. Red thistle can improve our immunity. Red thistle also has a therapeutic effect in health care and has many benefits to our body.