Do you know about the Chinese herbal medicine "Tu Yizhi Hao"? How is Tu Yizhi Hao used? Let's find out together!
Alias of Tu Yizhi Hao
Wild Yizhi Hao, White Flower Yizhi Hao, Centipede Grass (from "Wenshan Medicinal Herbs"), Mahuixiang, Feitian Yucong, Yizhuhao (from "Yunnan Simao Medicinal Herbs Selection"), Yizhi Hao, Maocao Yizhi Hao;
Dao Kou Yao, Dao Kou Shang Pi, Xi Yangliu, Haozi Die Da, Siluan Hao (from "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs"), Qianye Sheng (from "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs Selection").
Form and habitat of Tu Yizhi Hao
Perennial herb, 3-100 cm tall. The stem has longitudinal grooves.
Leaves alternate, linear, 3-12 cm long, 2-3 times pinnately deeply lobed, lobes linear, hairy or smooth, base semi-clasping stem.
Head-like inflorescence, arranged in umbel-like clusters at the branch ends;
Marginal ligulate flowers female, white or pale pink, central tubular flowers hermaphroditic, light yellow. Fruit flattened, without pappus. Flowering period in summer.
Distribution and habitat of Tu Yizhi Hao
Tu Yizhi Hao is mostly found in high mountain grasslands and cool slopes. It is also cultivated.
Medical uses of Tu Yizhi Hao
Activates blood circulation and dispels wind, reduces swelling and relieves pain. It is used to treat bruises, rheumatism, stomach pain, toothache, dysmenorrhea, acute mastitis, and boils.
① "Wenshan Medicinal Herbs": Dispels wind and dampness, reduces swelling and stops bleeding. It is used to treat hematemesis, bloody stools, rheumatic pain, back pain, external bleeding, and painful boils and toothaches.
② "Yunnan Simao Medicinal Herbs Selection": Clears heat, detoxifies, disperses stasis, and relieves pain.
It is used to treat bruises, fractures, rheumatism, hemoptysis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, hematemesis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal masses, and snake bites.
③ "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs": Promotes blood circulation, reduces swelling, relieves pain, and stops inflammation and bleeding.
