The efficacy and function of stone jujube

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine stone jujube are very great. We can often see stone jujube in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of stone jujube will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine stone jujube.

[Other names] Stone bean, rock bean (Jinhua "Selection of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicine Single Ingredients"), golden jujube, stone rice ("Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine"), single-leaf rock bean, duck tongue orchid ("Zhejiang Folk Commonly Used Herbs").

[Source] It is the whole herb of Bulbophyllum of the Orchidaceae family. Harvest in summer and autumn, remove dirt and impurities, and dry in the shade.

[Original form] Perennial evergreen creeping herb. Aerial roots are root-like and white. The rhizome is slender, horizontal, and noded. The nodes are borne with pseudobulbs, which are green, small, oval, and ridged. Each pseudobulb has one leaf at the top, which is narrowly elliptic or elliptical, 1.5 to 3 cm long, slightly emarginate at the apex, with a concave midrib and entire margin. The umbel emerges from the base of the pseudobulb, has a thin peduncle, and contains 4 to 6 flowers; the flowers are light yellow. Capsule ovate. Flowering period is from June to August.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in the shade and moist places of cliffs, and also grows on tree trunks. Distributed in Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Sichuan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, spicy, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain, cool blood and promote blood circulation. Treat high fever and convulsions, rheumatic pain, numbness of the limbs, swollen and painful joints, carbuncles, sore throat, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang; or soaked in wine. For external use: grind into powder and apply on skin.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat convulsions and opisthotonos in children: decocted one liang of fresh Bulbus Allii Folium in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of stone dates in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of stone dates. The value of stone dates can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of stone dates.