Yi Dian Hong is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to southern, central, and southwestern China. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and dispersing stasis, and can also be used to treat urinary system infections, pharyngitis, and toxic sores.
Clearing heat and detoxifying
Yi Dian Hong has a neutral nature and a slightly bitter and pungent taste. It cools the blood and detoxifies. The tender shoots and leaves are mainly used, which can be stir-fried, used in soups, or as hot pot ingredients. It has a crisp texture and tastes similar to chrysanthemum greens, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and dispersing stasis.
Diuretic
Yi Dian Hong can clear and resolve damp-heat in the large intestine, promote diuresis and water excretion, and treat urinary tract infections, enteritis, and bacterial dysentery.
Cooling blood and reducing inflammation
Yi Dian Hong also has the function of cooling blood and reducing inflammation, and can treat infected wounds with redness and swelling.
Dispelling stasis and reducing swelling
Yi Dian Hong also has a strong effect of dispelling stasis and reducing swelling, and can assist in the treatment of bruises and injuries.
