The efficacy and function of rib flower

Rib flower, an annual herb, grows on grasslands and rivers at an altitude of 1400-4200 meters. It is common in central and western my country. It blooms and bears fruits from August to September each year. The seeds are nearly oval. The whole plant can be used as medicine. Let's learn about the effects of rib flower!

The efficacy and function of rib flower

1. How to identify the medicinal material of rib column flower

The base of the ribbed flower is thin and cylindrical, with root hairs on the upper part. The stem does not have obvious nodes and branches. The color is yellow-green or purple-brown. The complete leaves are striped or lanceolate, with raised lines on the back. There are 5 sepals and the corolla is light blue-purple. The fruit is striped, has a fragrant smell, and tastes bitter.

2. Rib flower is mainly used to treat icteric hepatitis

The nature of the rib flower is bitter and slightly cold. Take about 9-15 grams of the decoction of the medicinal material orally, which can treat hepatitis, headache and fever.

3. Rib flower has the effect of clearing heat and removing dampness

The chemical components contained in our whole herb of Rib Flower include flavonoids such as luteolin-7-O-pyranoglucoside and orientin. Its effects have long been recorded in medical books: the herb has the effect of clearing away heat and removing dampness.