Water hyacinth

Water hyacinth

(Shaanxi Chinese herbal medicine)

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[source] it is the root of a Compositae plant.

[plant morphology] water hyacinth

Perennial herbs, 50-90 cm high, all with short hairs. The root is oblong. Stem erect, upper part often branched. Leaves alternate, petiolate, triangular, broadly ovate, 7-15 cm long, pinnate, lobed, with coarse teeth. Inflorescence numerous, integrated panicle shaped; flowers yellow, involucral bracts usually 5; peripheral ligulate flowers female, fruity; central tubular flowers bisexual; stamens 4-5, anthers connate; ovary inferior. Achene oblong, corolla 6 mm long.

Born in the wet and shady place by the valley. Distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu and other places.

[collection] in summer and autumn.

[flavor] pungent, slightly bitter, cool.

[function indications] it can relieve phlegm, cough and diarrhea. Treatment of chest fullness, cough.

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 2-3 yuan.