Medicinal value of Gypsophila paniculata

The medicinal name and properties of Gypsophila paniculata

[Name] Coriander, Coriander, Purdue Coriander, Stargrass

Latin name: Herba Hydrocotylis

【English Name】 Lawn Pennywort Herb

[Chinese name] Coriander leaf, Coriander leaf, Coriander leaf.

[Chinese alias] Broken copper coin, beaten, star grass.

[Harvest] Harvest in summer and autumn when the flowers and leaves are lush, wash, dry in the shade or use fresh.

【Chemical composition】Contains flavonoids, phenols, amino acids, volatile oils, coumarins, etc.

[Nature and flavor] Neutral in nature, bitter in taste.

[Usage and Dosage] 15-25 grams; For external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

Functions and indications of Gypsophila paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata can clear away heat, promote diuresis, resolve phlegm and relieve cough. Used for acute icteric hepatitis, acute nephritis, whooping cough, urinary tract stones, tinea pedis, herpes zoster, conjunctivitis, and erysipelas.

Gypsophila paniculata has the effect of dispelling wind and clearing heat. For wind-fire red eyes, it can be used together with mulberry leaves, schizonepeta tenuifolia and other medicines; for sore throat, it can be used together with Achyranthes bidentata, Prunella vulgaris and other medicines; to treat snake sores, the whole fresh herb can be mashed, soaked in alcohol for half a day, and then dipped in the affected area with a cotton ball.

【Excerpt】National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The root of Gypsophila paniculata is cylindrical or conical, 10 to 15 cm long and 2 to 5 cm in diameter. Most commercially available products have the brown outer skin removed, but some residues remain in the depressions of the longitudinal wrinkles, forming a brown and white texture. It is hard and not easy to break. 2 to 3 whorls of atypical vascular bundles can be seen on the cross section. It has a strong bitter taste. Silver Bupleurum is often used as medicine.