The efficacy and function of Yangtian Bell

We can often see Yangtian Zhong in our daily life, so how should Yangtian Zhong be consumed? What good effects does it have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the plant Pseudo-chaotiensis of the Melastomataceae family.

【Original form】 Shrub, 0.2-1.5m high. The stem is quadrangular, covered with sparse or dense and spreading prickles. Leaves opposite; petiole 2-15mm long, densely strigose; leaf blade firm papery, oblong-lanceolate, ovate-lanceolate to elliptic, 4-9cm long, 2-3.5cm wide, apex acute to nearly acuminate, base obtuse or nearly cordate, entire, ciliate, leaf surface strigose, dorsal surface only hairy on veins, 5 veins at base. The racemes are terminal, or there are 2 flowers per node, often only 1 flower develops, or the cymes form panicles; the pedicels are short or almost absent; the calyx tube is long-altar-shaped, the calyx is about 2 cm long, purple-red or purple-black, with many whorls of spiny, stalked, stellate hairs, up to 2.5 mm long, 4 lobes, linear-lanceolate or subulate, about 8 mm long; the petals are 4, purple-red, obovate, about 1.5 cm long, with ciliate margins; the stamens are 8, separated, often deviated to one side, the filaments are as long as the anthers, the anther tip has a long beak, the beak is as long as the anther chamber, the base of the connective is slightly swollen, slightly extended forward, and short-spurred backward; the ovary is semi-inferior, 4-chambered, ovate, sparsely bristled on the upper part, and there are 20-22 bristles on the top. Capsule ovate, 4 longitudinally cracked, persistent calyx shaped, truncate at apex, 1.1-1.8cm long, 5-8mm in diameter, constricted into a neck near the middle, covered with stalked spiny stellate hairs. The flowering period is from August to November, and the fruiting period is from October to December.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on sunny grasslands on hillsides at an altitude of 800-2300m, in ground stalks or low shrubs, beside valley streams, and in moist areas at the edge of forests.

【Cultivation】 Biological characteristics: It prefers warm and humid climate. The temperature of 25-28℃ and a warm environment are most suitable for growth. It is not very demanding on the soil, but loose and fertile loam is preferred.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; astringent; slightly bitter; neutral

【Entry into Meridians】 Enters the lung, kidney, and liver meridians

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the lungs and benefits the kidneys; promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding. It is mainly used for chronic cough, asthma, dizziness due to physical weakness, rheumatic pain, stranguria, diarrhea, blood in stool, metrorrhagia, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, bruises and swellings, bleeding due to trauma, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 6-15g; soak in wine or grind into powder. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing or gargling, mash and apply or grind into powder for application.

【Note】 It is forbidden for pregnant women to use.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the functions and effects of the Yangtian Bell, right? The medicinal value of Yangtian Bell is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.