The efficacy and function of stone butterfly

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Stone Butterfly?

【Alias】

Cat's tongue grass, huoxuedan (Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Catalogue), cockroach head, red leaf toe grass, toe leaf, indigo, five-li fragrance, rock bamboo, rock toe, T-shaped grass, Tingba, pointed leaf foot therapy grass (Zhejiang Folk Commonly Used Herbs).

[Original form]

Herbs perennial, glabrous. The stem is erect, slightly zigzag-shaped at the nodes, and 20 to 40 cm long. Leaves are alternate, the upper leaves are linear, 2 cm long and 2 mm wide; the middle and lower leaves are elliptical-obovate, about 8.5 cm long and 3 cm wide, acute, gradually narrowing at the base, and with wavy blunt teeth on the upper edge. The umbel is terminal, up to 10 cm in diameter, and the flowers are densely grown; there are 5 sepals, lanceolate, 2-2.5 mm long; there are 5 petals, purple, ovate-lanceolate, 5 mm long, and acute; there are 10 stamens; there are 5 carpels, erect, lanceolate, and free. The follicles are lanceolate. The seeds are small, strip-shaped, and brown. Flowering period is October.

【Habitat distribution】

It grows in rock cracks and on tiles. Distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Guangxi and other places.

【Nature and flavor】

"Common Herbs for Zhejiang Folks": "Cool in nature, bitter in taste."

【Function and indications】

"Commonly used herbal medicines for Zhejiang folks": "It can invigorate blood circulation, promote tissue regeneration, stop bleeding and detoxify. It can treat contusions, vomiting blood, infantile convulsions, pleurisy, snake bites, lumbar muscle strain, burns, and herpes zoster."

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoction. For external use: mash and apply.

【extract】

"*dictionary"

【Source】

From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Catalogue".

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine stone butterfly. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.