Gold Coin Grass Aerial

Lysimachia is a perennial, grassy herb that originated in Europe; its name is reportedly attributed to King Lysimachus of Sicily, who is believed to have discovered the herb's healing properties. In addition to Europe, it now grows throughout the southern provinces of China, with large, spade-shaped green leaves and yellow flowers. The entire plant is harvested during the summer and autumn, cleaned, then dried in the sun. It can be used raw.

Lysimachia has sweet and neutral properties, and is associated with the Liver, Gallbladder, Kidney and Bladder meridians. It contains a variety of important chemical ingredients, including assorted phenols, flavones, sterols, tannins, cholines, and essential oils. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has been used for centuries. As an herbal remedy, lysimachia helps treat a variety of urinary disorders, ranging from painful urination and frequent urination to stones in the urinary tract. It is also used sometimes to treat jaundice, and may be applied externally to treat boils and skin infections.