The efficacy and function of Qiannianjian[picture]

Many people know that Qiannian Jian [Picture] has unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of Qiannian Jian [Picture] are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of Qiannian Jian [Picture].

【English name】 RHIZOMA HOMALOMENAE

[Other names] A bag of needles, a thousand needles, a thousand years, silk ridge line

[Source] This product is the dried rhizome of Homalomena occulta (Lour.) Schott, a plant of the genus Homalomena in the family Araceae. Dig up in spring and autumn, wash, remove the skin and dry in the sun.

[Properties] This product is cylindrical, slightly curved, and sometimes slightly flat, 15 to 40 cm long and 0.8 to 1.5 cm in diameter. The surface is yellow-brown to reddish-brown, rough, with numerous twisted longitudinal grooves, circular root marks and yellow needle-like fiber bundles. It is hard and brittle, with a reddish-brown cross section and numerous and obvious yellow needle-like fiber bundles. The other cross section shows many pinhole-like holes and a few yellow needle-like fiber bundles, and dark brown shiny oil spots can be seen. It has a fragrant smell and tastes spicy and slightly bitter.

【Identification】 (1) Cross section of this product: some cork cells remain, brown in color. There are large secretory cavities scattered in the basic tissue, which are composed of several layers of cork cells; the secretory cells are more numerous on the outside and contain yellow to brown secretions; the mucous cells are larger and contain bundles of calcium oxalate needle crystals; calcium oxalate clusters are scattered; the vascular bundles are exo-tendon type and peri-woody type, scattered, and the outer side of the exo-tendon type vascular bundles is often accompanied by fiber bundles, single fiber bundles are rare, the fiber walls are thicker, and lignified.

[Processing] Remove impurities, wash, soak, slice and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, warm.

[return through] return the liver and kidney meridians.

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism, strengthen muscles and bones, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Used for wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, cold pain in waist and knees, cramps and numbness in lower limbs.

【Usage and Dosage】 4.5～9g.

【Note】 Avoid using if you have Yin deficiency and internal heat.

【Storage】Keep in a cool and dry place.

[Remarks] (1) It is used for rheumatism, back pain, weak legs, cramps and paralysis of hands and feet, etc. It is often used in combination with mistletoe, tiger bone, Achyranthes bidentata, etc.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] "Compendium of Materia Medica"

The medicinal value of Qiannianjian[Picture] introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with Chinese medicinal materials such as Qiannianjian [Picture]. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.