The efficacy and function of rabbit ear wind

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, ophiopogon japonicus is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of ophiopogon japonicus.

[Other names] Big blood tendon grass, water red, heart and lung grass, stone wind dan

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant.

[Original form] Glossy-leaved gentian is a perennial herb, 30-50cm tall. Stems erect, dark purple, unbranched. Leaves are basal; petioles are 7-12cm long and purple; leaf blades are broadly lanceolate to oblong, 15-25cm long, 4-6cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, with sparse callus-like fine teeth on the margin, green above, reddish below, and glabrous. The inflorescence capitula is small and arranged in a panicle, with a round involucre; the bracts are several lanceolate, membranous, and pointed at the tip; all flowers are tubular, with a white corolla and 5-lobed tip; the pappus are feathery, yellow, and about half the length of the corolla. Achenes are young hammer-shaped with deep longitudinal stripes. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under forests on hillsides and on rocks beside streams.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly spicy; cool

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and clears the lungs; removes blood stasis and stops bleeding. Mainly used for pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis, and traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of rabbit ear wind in this article, we can learn about the related effects and consumption methods of rabbit ear wind. The value of rabbit ear wind can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of rabbit ear wind.