The efficacy and function of Tuzhongwen

Tuzhongwen is a familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. It is the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of Tuzhongwen!

【Other names】 Chicken-foot ginseng, ivory ginseng, chicken-foot magnolia

[Source] It is the root of the ginger family plant that grows in the soil . Harvested in autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 10 to 20 cm high. It has thick and fleshy rhizomes, 5 to 6 in clusters, spindle-shaped, yellowish-white in color. The simple leaves are alternate, overlapping, and embraced at the base to form a simple shape. The leaf blade is lanceolate, 6-9 cm long, 0.9-1.4 cm wide, gradually narrowing at the tip, pointed or slightly obtuse at the top, entire, and with parallel fine veins. 1 to 2 flowers are terminal, dark purple-red; the corolla tube is long and slender, with 3 lobes, the upper lobe is broad, upright, and hood-shaped, and the 2 lateral lobes are shorter; the lip is large, cuneate, and recurved; there are 2 lateral pseudostamens, which are oblanceolate and petal-shaped; there is 1 stamen, the anther is curved, and the base of the anther has spurs. Capsule cylindrical. Flowering period: spring and summer.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the moister parts of hillsides. Distributed in the southwest region.

【Nature and flavor】 Cool in nature, bitter in taste.

【Functions and indications】 Clears the lungs and relieves asthma. Treat cough and asthma.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 3-5 qian, add sugar and drink; or stew with meat.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

After the above introduction to Tu Zhong Wen, we have a detailed understanding of Tu Zhong Wen. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of Tuzhongwen and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.