| Chinese name |
一点红 |
| Pinyin name |
Yi Dian Hong |
| Latin name |
Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. in Wight |
| English name |
Sowthistle Tasselflower, Eiliae Herba |
| Property |
Cool |
| Flavor |
Bitter |
| Include |
Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy (2nd Edition) |
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Medicinal part |
Whole herb |
| Efficacy |
Clears heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. |
| Acquisition time |
Collected in the summer and autumn. |
| Herb alias name |
叶下红,羊蹄草,红背叶 |
| Summary |
中药一点红，别名为叶下红，羊蹄草，红背叶，性凉，味苦，属菊科，药用部位为全草，夏、秋采收。 主要功效为清热解毒、散瘀消肿。 |
