What exactly are the medicinal effects of Oldenlandia diffusa (white flower snake-tongue grass), and can it really treat stomach problems?

Friends who grew up in the countryside have probably all picked—Oldenlandia diffusa along the edges of paddy fields. Every summer vacation, many children would go pick it to sell for money. So what exactly are the medicinal effects of Oldenlandia diffusa? Can it really treat stomach problems?

I. What are its specific medicinal effects?

1. Oldenlandia diffusa has anti-tumor effects: it has a certain inhibitory effect on tumor cells.

2. Oldenlandia diffusa has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects: its anti-inflammatory effect is not very obvious.

3. Oldenlandia diffusa has effects against snake venom, treating pneumonia in children, appendicitis, gastritis, and inhibiting spermatogenesis.

II. Can Oldenlandia diffusa really treat people's stomach problems?

Oldenlandia diffusa can treat gastritis, so it can also be said that Oldenlandia diffusa can treat stomach problems.

Detailed method: Take 50 grams of Oldenlandia diffusa and 10 grams of Corydalis yanhusuo, add 250 to 300 ml of clean water, bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Remember: generally each dose should be decocted twice, and taken orally in 3 divided doses before meals.

III. What side effects does Oldenlandia diffusa have?

1. Oldenlandia diffusa can cause menstrual irregularities in women: Oldenlandia diffusa is cold in nature, and taking it during menstruation may cause the menstrual cycle to become irregular.

2. Oldenlandia diffusa can also damage yang qi: if the cooling Oldenlandia diffusa is taken long-term, it will definitely cause some damage to the body's yang qi.

3. Oldenlandia diffusa can cause endocrine disorders in the human body: if Oldenlandia diffusa is taken long-term, in severe cases it may lead to endocrine disorders, with adverse effects on the normal functioning of the body.

4. Using Oldenlandia diffusa to treat kidney disease treats the symptoms but not the root cause: Oldenlandia diffusa can only clear heat and detoxify, but cannot repair damaged cells.

5. Oldenlandia diffusa can affect people's low blood pressure: therefore, people with low blood pressure should not use this herb, Oldenlandia diffusa.

Every medicine has some toxicity. When taking Oldenlandia diffusa, be sure to do so under the professional guidance of a doctor to avoid causing harm to your body.

IV. What is the approximate market price of Oldenlandia diffusa?

1. Currently, prices in the Anguo area have not changed much, at around 8 to 9 yuan.

2. Below are the prices of Oldenlandia diffusa in the Bozhou area of Anhui: