14水龟草

水龟草

Zebrina Pendula Schnizl

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水龟草(Zebrina Pendula Schnizl.) 为鸭跖草科水竹草属水竹本
草生于山边、村边和沟旁、园边较阴湿的草地上。性甘、凉。有清热解
毒、凉血、利尿的功用。主治肺结核咳嗽咯血、咽喉肿痛、急性结膜
炎、细菌性痢疾、肾炎水肿、尿路感染、白带、毒蛇咬伤等。全草秋冬
可采，为引入栽培植物，逸出野生。

T. zebrina is a succulent, trailing herbaceous plant, distinguished
by its paired, silvery green leaves flushed with purple on the upper
surface and purple underneath, asymmetrical at the base. It has bright
pink flowers with three petals. The fruit are small capsules containing
greyish-brown seeds.

Tradescantia zebrina is a native trailing plant of Mexico that has
been used medicinally in an herbal tea in Jamaica to treat the common
cold. The plant, also known as Wandering Jew, is used additionally to
treat problems of the uterus, high blood pressure and tuberculosis.
Sometimes Tradescantia zebrina is used in a mixture with other types
of herbs to treat amenorrhea and to strengthen the blood. Matali, a
Mexican beverage made with lemon and Tradescantia zebrina, is
another medicinal remedy. The mixture is brought to a boil and steeped
for a few minutes, just as one would make a cup of black tea. The
beverage is sweetened and consumed cold as a tonic for improved
health.