牛舌草，中药名。为蓼科植物齿果酸模RumexdentatusL.的叶。牛舌草分布于西南及河北、山西、陕西、甘肃、江苏、浙江、台湾、河南、湖北、湖南、广西等地。具有清热解毒，杀虫止痒之功效。常用于乳痈，疮疡肿毒，疥癣。
Niu-she-cao, name of Chinese Medicinal Material. RumexdentatusL.), also known as Sheep's Sorrel, refers to the leaves of the plant RumexdentatusL. of the Polygonaceae family. Niu-she-cao is distributed in the southwest, as well as in Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Taiwan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, and other regions. It is known for its efficacy in clearing heat, detoxification, insecticidal, and anti-itch properties. It is commonly used for treating breast abscesses, ulcers, swelling and toxicity, and scabies.

功效作用 功能
Efficacy, function.

清热解毒，杀虫止痒。主治
Clearing heat and detoxifying, killing insects and relieving itching. Mainly used for...

用于乳痈，疮疡肿毒，疥癣。用法用量
Indications: Used for treating breast abscess, ulceration with swelling and toxicity, and scabies.Dosage: Follow the prescribed dosage.

内服：煎汤，3-10g。外用：适量，捣敷。药理作用
Internal use: Decoction, 3-10g. External use: Appropriate amount, pounded for application. Pharmacological actions.

杀原虫作用，并可作缓泻剂和解热剂。相关论述
Insecticidal effect, can also be used as a mild laxative and antipyretic. Relevant discussions.

《江苏药材志》：“捣烂敷乳房红肿。”临床应用 相关配伍
"Compendium of Materia Medica in Jiangsu Province": "Crush and apply to treat redness and swelling of the breasts." Clinical application and relevant compatibility.

1、治热性恐惧症、抑郁症：牛舌草6g，水煎服。2、治热性心悸：牛舌草6g，水煎，与赤石脂3g同服。3、治咳嗽胸痛：牛舌草6g，冰糖10g，水煎服。4、治各种结石，面色不佳：牛舌草6g，赤石脂3g，砂糖6g，煎成糖浆内服。5、治小儿口腔溃疡：取牛舌草干品适量，炒焦，研成细粉，撒在溃疡处。（1-5方出自《哈萨克药志》）加工炮制 采收加工

1. Treatment for heat phobia and depression: 6g of Houttuynia cordata, decocted in water for oral administration.2. Treatment for heat-induced palpitations: 6g of Houttuynia cordata, decocted in water and taken together with 3g of Realgar.3. Treatment for cough and chest pain: 6g of Houttuynia cordata, 10g of rock sugar, decocted in water for oral administration.4. Treatment for various types of stones and poor complexion: 6g of Houttuynia cordata, 3g of Realgar, 6g of granulated sugar, decocted into syrup for internal consumption.5. Treatment for oral ulcers in children: Take an appropriate amount of dried Houttuynia cordata, fry until charred, grind into fine powder, and sprinkle on the ulcer. (The above prescriptions are from "Kazakh Materia Medica") Processing and preparation: Harvesting and processing.

4-5月采叶，鲜用或晒干。药材鉴别 药材性状
Harvest the leaves in April and May, and use them fresh or dry them in the shade. Identification of medicinal materials and their properties.

叶枯绿色，皱缩。展平后基生叶具长柄，叶片矩圆形或宽披针形，如牛舌状，长4-8cm，宽1.5-2.5cm，全缘，顶端钝圆，基部圆形；茎生叶较小，叶柄短，叶片披针形或长披针形；托叶鞘膜质，筒状。气微，味苦、涩。植物学信息 植物种属
The leaves are withered and green, wrinkled and shriveled. The basal leaves have long petioles after being spread out, with rectangular or broadly lanceolate leaf blades, resembling a cow's tongue, 4-8cm long and 1.5-2.5cm wide, with entire margins, bluntly rounded apex, and rounded base; stem leaves are smaller, with short petioles, and lanceolate or elongated lanceolate leaf blades; the stipule sheath is membranous and tubular. It has a faint aroma, and tastes bitter and astringent. Botanical information about the plant species.

蓼科植物齿果酸。形态特征
Polygonaceae plant, oxalic acid. Morphological characteristics.

一年生或多年生草本。茎直立，高1m左右，多分支，表面有沟纹。叶互生；基生叶有叶柄，茎生叶则具短柄；托叶鞘膜质，常破裂；叶长圆形，长5-10cm，先端钝或尖，基部圆形或心形，边缘略呈波状。花序圆锥状顶生，通常具叶，花簇呈轮状排列于枝的叶腋；花两性；花被片6，2轮，黄绿色，宿存；花梗基部有关节，雄蕊6，排列成3对，花丝细弱，花药基部着生；子房具棱，1室，花柱3，柱头细裂，毛刷状。花被卵状，先端尖，具明显网纹，各生一卵形或长圆形瘤状突起，内花被片果期增大。瘦果三棱形，长约2mm，褐色，平滑，光亮。花期4-5月，果期6-7月。分布区域
An annual or perennial herb. The stem is erect, about 1m tall, with many branches and grooves on the surface. Leaves are opposite; basal leaves have petioles, while stem leaves have short petioles; stipules are membranous and often ruptured; leaves are oblong, 5-10cm long, with blunt or pointed tips, rounded or heart-shaped bases, and slightly wavy margins. The inflorescence is a conical terminal spike, usually with leaves, and the flowers are arranged in a whorl in the leaf axils of the branches; flowers are bisexual; perianth consists of 6 tepals in 2 whorls, yellow-green, persistent; flower stalks have joints at the base, with 6 stamens arranged in 3 pairs, filaments slender, anthers attached at the base; ovary with edges, 1 chamber, 3 styles, finely divided stigma forming a brush-like structure. The perianth is ovoid, pointed at the tip, with distinct veins, each bearing an ovoid or elongated wart-like protrusion, which enlarges during fruiting. The fruit is triangular, about 2mm long, brown, smooth, and shiny. Flowering occurs from April to May, and fruiting from June to July. Distribution area.

西南、河北、山西、陕西、甘肃、江苏、浙江、台湾、河南等。生长环境
Sichuan, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Taiwan, Henan, etc. Growing environment.

生于路旁或水边。分布于西南及河北、山西、陕西、甘肃、江苏、浙江、台湾、河南、湖北、湖南、广西等地。
Born by the roadside or water. Distributed in southwestern China, as well as Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Taiwan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, and other regions.