Kidney Inflammation Herb: A Natural Remedy for Kidney Health

February 15, 2024

 

Kidney Inflammation Herb, the whole herb of the Compositae plant Laggera pterodonta.It is an annual herbaceous plant.Also known as Apricot Leaf Laggera, Leaf Competition, and Horse Hoof Herb.From "Selected Medicinal Herbs in Simao Area, Yunnan".Harvest in summer and autumn, cut into sections and dried.


 

  Morphology Laggera pterodonta is an annual herbaceous plant, 50-80cm tall. Leaves basal, inverted ovate, 6-10cm long, 2-4cm wide, with serrated edges, downward extended at the base, and covered with gray-yellow hairs on both sides. Inflorescences arranged in spikes, with tubular bisexual flowers 3-4 per head; involucre cylindrical, bracts hard and very unequal; receptacle glabrous. Achenes with ridges. Seeds with wing-like pappus.

  Ecological environment: Grows on slopes, grasslands, and roadsides.

  Distribution: Distributed in Yunnan.

  Properties and flavors: Slightly bitter; cool in nature.

  Usage and dosage: Internal use: decoction, 30-60g. External use: appropriate amount, ground into powder.

  Kidney Inflammation Herb clears heat; promotes diuresis; relieves cough; detoxifies. It is used for acute and chronic kidney fire, nephritis, cystitis, bronchitis, dysentery, and injuries from knives and guns.


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