Nicknames: Jie Huo, Shen Huo, Huo Mu, Huo Xue San Qi, Ba Bao
Harvesting and processing: In summer and autumn, excavate the whole grass, remove the soil, heat it slightly in boiling water, and dry it in the sun.
Medicinal parts: whole plant
Origin: Northeast China, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui
Subject: Sedum
Original plant: Eight Treasures
Plant condition: Perennial fleshy herb
Height 30-70cm. Carrot shaped tubers. The stem is upright, unbranched, the stem nodes are purple, and the whole plant is covered with white powder.
Leaves are opposite to each other, rare are mutually generated or have three impellers; Near no handle; The leaves are elliptical to ovate in shape, measuring 4.5-10cm in length and 2-4cm in width. The tips are acute or blunt, the base is wedge-shaped, and the edges have shallow wavy serrations.
Umbrella shaped inflorescence, peduncle; The flowers are dense, and the flower stem is about 1cm long; Sepals 5, lanceolate or ovate, 1.5mm long; Petals 5, white or pink, broadly lanceolate, 5-6mm long; Stamens 10, 2 whorls, equal or slightly shorter than petals, anthers purple; Scale 5, oblong wedge-shaped, measuring 1mm in length, with a slightly notched tip; Heart skin 5, separated, needle shaped, light red.
Follicles, erect, reddish or rose red in color. The flowering period is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from October.
Characteristics of Sedum officinale: The roots are conical in shape, with a rough surface and dense growth of many fine roots. The stem is cylindrical, 30-60g long, 2-10mm in diameter, with a surface that is pale yellow green, light purple or black brown, and has fine longitudinal lines and leaf scars. The leaves are mostly opposite, with many broken and fallen leaves. After spreading out for 4 days, the leaves are long oval shaped and have no stems. Some can see terminal umbels or yellow white fruits. Mild aroma, sweet and light taste.
Sedum medicinal properties:
【 Original text of this scripture 】 Taste bitter and calm, master great heat, fire creates body heat and irritates evil qi, master woman leaks red and white, light body and clear vision.
【 Origin 】 Mostly grown on high mountains, bonsai can be planted in the courtyard, and the leaves are used as medicine.
[Taste] Bitter and sweet in taste, cold in nature. non-toxic.
【 Indications 】 Sedum is mainly used for treating swollen ulcers and bee stings, and can absorb pus and expel toxins. Disinfectant hemostatic drugs, fire sores, erysipelas, rubella, feverish red eyes, meningitis headaches.
【 Essentials 】 Treat insect venom bee stings, swelling injuries, and suction and discharge of pus.
[Zhen Quan] Rubella sores, pediatric erysipelas, and fever.
【 Hongjing 】 Treat golden sores and stop bleeding. Boil water bath for children to relieve heat and wind.
[Dosage] One yuan for regular use, no fixed amount for external use.
[Contraindications] For external use, take less orally. "
[Processing] Remove impurities and dry in the sun for later use.
【 Taste 】 Bitter; Acid; cold
[Returning to the Classic] Heart; Liver; Kidney; Large intestine meridian
【 Indications 】 Clearing heat and detoxifying; Stop bleeding. Main Red Travel Dan Poison; Boils and abscesses; Fire eyes and blurred vision; Impatience, heat, shock, and madness; Rubella; Lacquer sores; Burn and scald; Snake and insect bites; Vomiting blood; Hemoptysis; Excessive menstrual flow; Traumatic bleeding
[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: decoction, 15-30g, fresh 50-100g, or mashed juice. External use: appropriate amount, massage and apply; Or take the juice and rub it on, or drip it on the eyes; Or grind powder and apply it; Or boil it in water and wash it outside.
【 Attention 】 People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should avoid taking it.
1. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Do not take any cold or dampness caused by illness. Those who dislike cold and prefer heat should not take it.
2. "Compendium of Materia Medica": Do not use it lightly to stir up anger, as it is not harmful when applied externally.
3. "Min Dong Ben Cao": Avoid iron tools. People with weak cold and loose stools should avoid using it.