Herba euphratica

Herba euphratica

(records of Jiangsu medicinal materials)

[synonym] Ranunculus lanatus and zizicao (economic flora of China).

[source] the whole plant of Cyperaceae.

[plant morphology] lanceolata

Perennial herbs. Culms clustered, triangular, up to 40 cm tall. Leaf sheath long; leaf linear, 3-25 cm long, 1-2 mm wide; bracts short, tubular, with rust veins. Flowers unisexual, monoecious; inflorescence with 3-6 spikelets; male spikelets inserted on the stem tip, scales ovate lanceolate, with rust veins, margin membranous, stamens 3; pistil spikelets lateral, scales oblong ovate, with rust veins, apex protruding into spines. Bracts ovate triangular, veined, sparsely pilose. Nutlets triangular, brown, stigma 3-lobed. The flowering period is from February to March.

It grows on the hillside or roadside under the forest. It is distributed in Northeast, East, central and southwest China.

[chemical composition] the water content of stems and leaves is 11.32%, ash content is 8.85%, cellulose content is 40.97%.

[function and indications] records of Jiangsu medicinal materials: "it is used to treat dampness sores, citrine crystal and children's whisker sores. "

[usage and dosage] for external use: apply shaohuiyou, 2-3 times a day.