The efficacy, function and edible method of Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris is a plant of the Lamiaceae family. Its dried fruit ears are used as medicine. It is a cold medicine with a pungent and bitter taste, and enters the gallbladder and liver meridians. It is also called Dongfeng, Hammer Grass, White Flower Grass, Yanmian, and Maixiaku.

The efficacy and function of Prunella vulgaris

1. Diuretic and detumescent

Prunella vulgaris can improve the function of the kidneys, facilitate urination, eliminate body edema, and reduce turbid urine.

2. Inhibit bacteria

According to research, Prunella vulgaris has a certain inhibitory effect on Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi, skin fungi, etc., and can be used to treat bacterial diseases.

3. Clear the liver and improve eyesight

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Prunella Vulgaris can clear away heat and toxins from the human body and has certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and hyperactivity of liver yang.

4. Lowers Blood Pressure

Prunella vulgaris also has a certain effect in lowering blood pressure, but its blood pressure lowering mechanism is still unclear. It is generally believed to be related to the inorganic salts in the body.

5. Clear away heat and dissipate stagnation

After being used as medicine, Prunella Vulgaris has the effects of clearing away heat and purging fire, anti-inflammatory and dispersing nodules. It has a certain therapeutic effect on common diseases such as mumps and mastitis.

How to eat Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris is cold in nature and should not be consumed in excess. There are many ways to consume it. It can be brewed directly with hot water, or it can be made into Prunella vulgaris dog liver dish, honeysuckle and Prunella vulgaris tea, etc.

Taboos on eating Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, but it is a cold herb, so patients with cold and weak body cannot take it. Moreover, if taken for a long time, it will cause certain irritation to the stomach and intestines and cause abdominal pain.