Herba Plagiogyriae Distinctissimae
Aliases：Gāoshān Liúzú Jué (literally "Alpine Plagiogyria"), Xiǎoguànzhòng (literally "Small Guan Zhong"), and Dòujī Cǎo (literally "Cockfighting Grass"). (These are alternative names for Lián Yè Liú Zú Jué, i.e., Plagiogyria distinctissima.)
Lián Yè Liú Zú Jué (Lianye Liuzujue) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb or rhizome of Plagiogyria distinctissima Ching (also known as Plagiogyria rankanensis Hayata), a plant belonging to the family Plagiogyriaceae.
Efficacy & Actions
Clears heat and releases the exterior, dispels wind and relieves itching, and promotes eruption of rashes.
Indications
Influenza, measles, skin itching, metrorrhagia (uterine bleeding), and sprains.
Modern Pharmacology
Modern research has shown that Lián Yè Liú Zú Jué possesses antibacterial, antiviral, anti‑inflammatory, hemostatic, analgesic, antitussive, and expectorant effects. It can be used to treat various conditions such as influenza, measles, skin itching, eczema, metrorrhagia (uterine bleeding), and sprains.
Ingredients
Cosmosiin. Isokaempferide. Astragalin (kaempferol‑3‑O‑glucoside). 3β,27‑Dihydroxylup‑12‑ene. Hydroxyhopanone. Plagiogyrin A. Androsin. β‑Sitosterol. β‑Daucosterol.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 9–15 g; or grind into powder. For topical application: appropriate amount, fresh herb mashed for application; or burn to ash, grind into powder, and mix with a suitable base for application.
Selected Formulas
For metrorrhagia in women (empirical formula) Take the whole plant of Lián Yè Liú Zú Jué (Plagiogyria distinctissima), decoct in water and drink orally; it may help prevent the passage of blood clots. For tinea capitis (alopecia areata) (empirical formula) Take the rhizome of Lián Yè Liú Zú Jué, burn it to ash, grind into powder, mix with oil, and apply to the affected area.
Medicinal Parts
It is the whole herb or rhizome of Plagiogyria distinctissima Ching, a plant belonging to the family Plagiogyriaceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
