The efficacy and function of the tree flat bamboo

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb called bamboo?

【English name】 all-grass of Irisleaf Oberonia

[Other names] Swallowtail flat bamboo orchid, fishtail grass, tree bamboo, mouse tail, stone flat orchid, wild flat bamboo, stone flat bamboo, hairy mouse tail

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Iris orchid, a plant of the orchid family.

[Original morphology] Iris orchid, a perennial epiphytic herb, 12-30cm tall, with numerous fibrous roots in clusters. The leaves are thick, flattened on both sides and overlap each other, sword-shaped or oblong-lanceolate, 4-13cm long, 1-2cm wide, sometimes slightly crooked at the tip, and jointed at the base. The raceme emerges from the center of the plant, is much longer than the leaves, erect, cylindrical, with numerous densely packed florets; the bracts are thinly leathery, ovate, 1.5-2mm long. The flowers are small, about 2mm in diameter, white-green in color; the sepals and petals are reflexed, the petals are narrower than the sepals; the lip is nearly semicircular, with nearly etched edges and two lobes at the tip. The capsule is obovate-elliptical, about 5 mm long, with a 1.5 mm long stalk. The flowering period is October-November, and the fruiting period is November-December.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: epiphytic on trees or rocks.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; Cool in nature

【Meridian】 Bladder meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; promotes blood circulation and dredges meridians. Urinary tract infection; bronchitis; asthma; enteritis; indigestion; traumatic injury; fracture

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, let us understand the relevant knowledge of tree flat bamboo. If we can give full play to the efficacy of tree flat bamboo, it can help us solve some physical diseases. Therefore, many people regard it as their own health care choice.