Chinese herbal medicine Yayongcao, also known as Pobucao, Pobuzhan, Dahao Niucao, Yitiao Long, Mu Yitiao Gen, Banbian Long, is the whole herb of the plant Lithospermum erythrorhizon. What are the benefits of drinking Yayongcao water for tooth abscess?
【Methods of consuming Yayongcao】
Drinking soaked water:
Daily usage: orally, decoction, 9-15g; powdered, 0.9-1.8g. Externally, appropriate amount, crushed and applied.
【Habitat and ecological environment】
Growing on sandy hills, slopes, grasslands, and roadsides at an altitude of 300-2800m.
Resource distribution: distributed in East China, South China, Southwest China, as well as Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan, and other places.
【Morphological characteristics and identification】
The stem is cylindrical with a furry surface. The leaves are alternate, wrinkled, and become broad-needle-shaped when flattened, with short pointed tips and gradually narrowing and extending at the base. The lower surface has coarse and distinct leaf veins, and both sides are covered with coarse hairs. The edges are smooth. The flowers are wrinkled and pale yellow.
The fruit is oval, with a diameter of 1.2-2.0mm. It has a slight odor and a slightly bitter taste.
