?What are the functions and effects of Dagugu? What are the side effects?

Source: "Guangxi Chinese Medicine Chronicles" Pinyin name Da Bo Gǔ Also known as Dahuihun ("Guangzhou Flora"), dragon head grass ("Guangxi Medicinal Plant Directory"), Dabuguxiao, Dabugudan, Dagufeng, Elderberry,

Big bone broken, big bone grass, big bone set ("Guangxi Chinese Herbal Medicine").

Source: The branches and leaves of the duckbill flower of the Acanthaceae plant.

It can be harvested year-round, dried or used fresh.

In its original form, it is a large shrub, 2 to 3 meters high. It is bald except for the young parts which are slightly hairy.

The leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate or oblong-elliptical, 10 to 15 cm long, 3 to 6 cm wide, apex acuminate, base short-pointed, entire margin, both sides covered with microhair; short stalk,

The spikes are terminal or axillary near the top, with constant number of connates, and the inflorescence stalk is about 10 cm long; the bracts are ovate or obovate, about 1.5 cm long, 8-10 mm wide, slightly hairy; the bracteoles are oblong.

, 1.2 to 1.4 cm long, about 3 mm wide; the calyx is about 8 mm long, and the lobes are lanceolate; the corolla is white with purple lines, about 3 cm long, 2-lipped, the upper lip is 2-lobed or nearly entire, and the lower lip is 3

Split; stamens 2, prominent; style linear, short 2-lobed.

The capsule is about 2 cm long, hairy and contains 4 seeds.

Flowering period is spring and summer.

Habitat distribution is often cultivated in gardens.

Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

Nature and flavor: pungent, warm.

1 "Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine": pungent in taste, warm in nature, and non-toxic.

2. "Guangxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": Slightly sour and pungent in taste, neutral in nature, and non-toxic.

Functions: Promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis.

Treat rheumatic arthralgia, bruises, blood stasis, swelling and pain, and irregular menstruation.

1 "Flora of Guangzhou": The whole plant: It can remove phlegm and treat menorrhagia in women.

2. "Kangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine": stimulates menstruation and activates blood circulation, breaks blood stasis and regenerates blood, relieves pain and reduces swelling, and repairs injuries.

Treat bruises, fractures, blood stasis, swelling and pain, and rheumatic arthralgia.

Usage and Dosage Oral administration: decoction, 0.3 to 1 tael; or soak in wine.

External use: pound and apply.

Please note that pregnant women should take it with caution.

The following prescriptions are used to reduce swelling, relieve pain, set bones, and treat rheumatism and paralysis: 2 liang of large barge bone, 1 liang of Zelania, 1 liang of Touguxiao, 5 qian for Shuangfei Butterfly, 2 liang of small barge bone, 3 liang of Roulang Umbrella, chicken bone

Fragrance five cents.

***Mash into pieces, stir-fry with wine and apply externally.