The efficacy and function of half-branch of pearl bud

As we all know, Half Branch of Beadleaf is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of Half Branch of Beadleaf.

[Alias] Dogtooth weed, dogtooth petal, small arrow grass, Sedum sedum, Sedum sedum, and Sedum sedum.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Sedum bulbiferum, a plant of the Crassulaceae family.

[Original form] Sedum bulbiferum is a perennial succulent herb, 7-22cm tall. The stem base is branched, erect or recumbent, and has fibrous roots. The leaves at the bottom of the stem are often opposite, while the leaves at the top are alternate, ovate-spoon-shaped or spoon-shaped-oblanceolate, 10-15mm long, 2-4mm wide, obtuse at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, with short spurs, and spherical, fleshy bulbils often grow in the leaf axils, which can generate new plants after falling to the ground. Inflorescence is corymbose, often with 3 branches, each branch further dichotomously branched; flowers are sessile; sepals are 5, lanceolate to oblanceolate, 3-4mm long, obtuse at the apex, with a short spur; petals are 5, yellow, lanceolate, 4.5-5mm long, 1.25mm wide, with a short tip; stamens are 10, in 2 whorls, shorter than petals; carpels are 5, slightly divergent, and fused at the base for 1mm. The follicles are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are oblong, with nipple-like protrusions and without wings. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in low mountains, plains, and shady and moist places in fields below 1000m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; astringent; cool

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; cools blood and stops bleeding; stops malaria. It is mainly used for carbuncle caused by heat toxin; swollen and painful gums; snake bites; blood heat bleeding; traumatic bleeding; malaria

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 12-24g; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the description above, we know what half-branch of pearl buds is and what effects half-branch of pearl buds has. The medicinal value of half a bulbil is very high, it is beneficial to improve the immune system and is a worthy choice for us.