Introduction to Kidney Inflammation Herb
Kidney Inflammation Herb is an annual herbaceous plant. The leaves are rhizomatous, inverted ovate in shape with serrated edges, and the base extends downward with grayish-yellow hairs on both sides. The inflorescences are arranged in spike-like clusters with 3-4 tubular bisexual flowers; the involucre is cylindrical with hard and highly unequal bracts; the receptacle is naked. The fruit has ridges and the seeds have winged plumose appendages.
Harvesting and Storage: Harvest in summer or autumn, cut into sections and dry in the sun.
Original Form: Inverted ovate leaf rabbit ear wind, an annual herbaceous plant, 50-80cm tall. The leaves are rhizomatous, inverted ovate in shape, 6-10cm long, 2-4cm wide, with serrated edges, and the base extends downward with grayish-yellow hairs on both sides. The inflorescences are arranged in spike-like clusters with 3-4 tubular bisexual flowers; the involucre is cylindrical with hard and highly unequal bracts; the receptacle is naked. The fruit has ridges and the seeds have winged plumose appendages.
Ecological Environment: It grows on hillsides, grasslands, and roadsides.
Distribution: It is distributed in Yunnan.
Properties and Taste: Slightly bitter in taste; cool in nature.
Usage and Dosage: Internal Use: Decoction, 30-60g. External Use: Appropriate amount, grind into powder.
Kidney Inflammation Herb clears heat, removes dampness, relieves cough, and detoxifies. It is used for acute and chronic kidney inflammation, cystitis, bronchitis, dysentery, and injuries caused by knives and guns.
