The efficacy and function of Tongquancao

Tongquancao is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, Tongquancao actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Other names] Pus medicine, soup wet grass, pig pepper, wild field vegetable, goose intestine grass, green blue flower, five-petal plum, cat's foot, sharp board cat grass

[Source] Plants of the genus Mazus japonicus in the family Scrophulariaceae Mazus japonicus (Thunb.) O. Kuntze [M. rugosus Lour.], the whole plant is used as medicine. It can be harvested in spring, summer and autumn, washed, and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Analgesic, stomachic, detoxifying. Used for migraine, indigestion; used externally to treat furuncle, impetigo, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the introduction of the effects and functions of Tongquancao, everyone knows its magic. In fact, there are many seemingly ordinary people or things in life that contain power that we cannot imagine. Now that everyone knows the magical therapeutic effects and functions of Tongquancao, you can try it to test whether it is effective.