Botanical Name: Mosla chinensis Maxim.
Plant Type: Perennial herb from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family.
Medicinal Part: The dried aerial part of the plant.
Main Production Areas: Jiangxi, Anhui, Hebei, Henan, and other regions in China.
Harvesting & Processing: Collected in summer and autumn when the stems and leaves are lush, and the fruits are mature. Dried in the sun, cut into segments, and used raw.
[Properties]
Taste & Nature: Pungent and slightly warm.
Meridians Entered: Lung, Stomach, and Spleen meridians.
[Functions]
- Induces sweating and releases the exterior.
- Transforms dampness and harmonizes the middle burner.
- Promotes urination and reduces swelling.
[Clinical Applications]
- Used for wind-cold colds in summer.
- Used for vomiting and diarrhea.
- Used for edema and difficulty urinating.
[Dosage & Administration]
Decoction: 3-10g. Should not be boiled for too long.
[Precautions]
Contraindicated in cases of excessive sweating or exterior deficiency. For promoting urination and reducing swelling, it should be decocted in a concentrated form.