Chinese herbal medicine Ya Yongcao, also known as Pobucao, Pobuzhan, Dahao Nuchao, Yitiaolong, Muyitiaogen, and Banbianlong, is the whole herb of the plant Polygonum aviculare. What are the effects of drinking Ya Yongcao soaked in water?
【Methods of consuming Ya Yongcao】
The effects of drinking Ya Yongcao soaked in water:
Daily usage: Oral administration, decoction, 9-15g; Powdered, 0.9-1.8g. External use, appropriate amount, crushed and applied.
【Habitat and ecological environment】
Growing on sandy soil on hills, slopes, grasslands, and roadsides at an altitude of 300-2800m.
Distribution: Distributed in East China, South China, Southwest China, as well as Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan, and other places.
【Morphological characteristics】
The stems are cylindrical with a hairy surface. The leaves are alternate, wrinkled, and become wide and needle-like after being flattened, with a short pointed tip and gradually narrowing and extending downwards at the base. The lower surface has coarse and obvious veins, and both sides are covered with coarse hairs. The flowers are wrinkled and clustered, pale yellow in color.
The fruits are oval-shaped with a diameter of 1.2-2.0mm. The odor is slight and the taste is slightly bitter.
