The efficacy and function of lion's tail

Medicinal value

Main medicinal effects

The roots, stems and leaves of lion's tail can be made into medicine. The tip of its stem is fleshy, relatively thick, and cylindrical in shape. It often has spread out branches. The stems of small plants are relatively thin and green. The front of the petiole is full of grooves. The leaf joints on both sides are well developed. The leaves of young plants are inclined and egg-shaped, with a pointed front end and a narrow wedge-shaped bottom on one side and a round bottom on the other. Can supply medicines. Its flavor is relatively light and flat. We can often use it to eliminate swelling and pain, expel lumps, clear away heat and detoxify, and activate our muscles and bones.

How to use

Just add a little of its stems and leaves, mash it, add some wine, and steam it. Take about 25 ml of the juice orally, and the remaining residue can be applied externally on the wound for wiping. It effectively helps us relieve the bruises left by bruises. Some patients with rheumatism can also use it to relieve pain. If you are accidentally bitten by a poisonous snake, you can crush its leaves and apply them to the wound, which has a very good effect. Take about 1 liang of its roots or leaves, add some water and boil it for later use.

Ornamental value

Because of the unique spread-out branches of the Lion's Tail, if it is placed in a courtyard or grows in patches on a wall, it will cover the entire wall, bringing green and vitality to the entire garden, which is particularly spectacular and beautiful. We can also plant it in a pot and then hang it with a rope. When it blooms and grows new leaves, they will hang down in clusters like hanging curtains, which is particularly beautiful. Placing it in the room can make the room lively and it is a very good bonsai, so planting it as a bonsai will also be particularly beautiful.