The efficacy and function of the iron lantern rabbit ear wind

Glechoma longituba is a kind of traditional Chinese medicinal material with very wide effects. We can use Glechoma longituba in many places. Glechoma longituba also plays a very important role in the treatment and relief of many diseases. Now let us learn about Glechoma longituba.

[Other names] Yongjia Rabbit Ear Wind, Tall-legged Incense, Nine-leaf Lotus, Iron Umbrella

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant.

[Original form] Achyranthes bidentata, perennial herb, 20-60cm tall. Rhizome short, with fibrous roots. The stem is erect or procumbent, lavender at the bottom, densely covered with brown long soft hairs, which often fall off in the later stage. Leaves are clustered in a rosette at the top of the stem or sometimes scattered; petiole 3-8cm long, hairy or becoming hairless; leaf blade broadly ovate, sometimes ovate-oblong or broadly ovate, 3-8cm long, 2-5cm wide, acute at apex, rounded or shallowly cordate at base, nearly hairless above, sparsely hairy below, with awn-like teeth on margin. The capitula has 3 small flowers, sessile or with short stalks, usually several flowers arranged in a racemose shape; the involucre is about 1 cm long; the involucral bracts are 4-5 layers, the outer layer is small and ovate, and the inner layer is lanceolate and broadly ovate. Achenes striated, slightly hairy; pappus feathery, dirty white.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on hillsides, valleys and wet places under forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly spicy; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Primary Thrush

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the iron lantern rabbit ear wind. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions, so I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.