As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Di Shao Gua has many benefits. Let's take a look at the pictures of Di Shao Gua and its effects and uses.
【Properties and Channels】: Di Shao Gua has a sweet taste and a cool property. It belongs to the Lung channel.
【Dosage and Administration】: For internal use, take 15-30g of Di Shao Gua and decoct it in water.
【Effects and Uses of Di Shao Gua】
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Di Shao Gua is believed to have the following effects: clearing deficient heat, nourishing qi, generating body fluids, and promoting lactation. It is used to treat conditions such as inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, sore throat, deficiency of qi and yin, fatigue, memory loss, restlessness, thirst, dizziness, insomnia, and insufficient lactation after childbirth.
1. "Inner Mongolia Herbal Medicine": "Clears heat, reduces inflammation, relieves pain, and promotes lactation. It is used for the treatment of lactation disorders and sore throat."
2. "Qingdao Herbal Medicine Handbook": "Used for the treatment of deficiency of qi and blood, neurasthenia, and swollen and painful throat."
3. "National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Nourishes qi, promotes lactation. It is used for the treatment of deficiency of qi and body fluids, and externally for the treatment of warts."
【Plant Description of Di Shao Gua】
1. Di Shao Gua
The stem branches from the base. The leaves are opposite or nearly opposite; leaf blades are linear, 3-5cm long and 2-5mm wide, with raised midribs on the lower surface. Umbel-like inflorescences are axillary; the calyx is covered with soft hairs. The corolla is greenish-white; the corolla tube is cup-shaped, with three triangular lanceolate lobes that gradually close and are higher than the membranous division of the ovary. The fruit is spindle-shaped, gradually pointed at the apex, swollen in the middle, 5-6cm long, and approximately 2cm in diameter. The seeds are flat, dark brown, up to 8mm long, with white silky hairs, up to 2cm long. The flowering period of Di Shao Gua is from May to August, and the fruiting period is from August to October.
【Applications of Di Shao Gua in Prescriptions】
① For the treatment of deficiency of qi and blood: Take 1 liang of Di Shao Gua whole plant and 2 liang of Astragalus membranaceus. Decoct in water and take orally.
② For the treatment of neurasthenia: Take 1 jin of Di Shao Gua whole plant. Decoct in water and extract the juice. Use the juice to beat 2 eggs and drink it as tea. Take twice a day.
③ For the treatment of sore throat: Take 1 liang of Di Shao Gua (2 liang for the whole plant). Decoct in water and take orally, or chew fresh fruits.
【Pictures of Di Shao Gua】
Pictures of Di Shao Gua
Pictures of Di Shao Gua
