The efficacy and function of Xiaoshixiantao

Speaking of the small stone fairy peach, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of the small stone fairy peach, so here we will learn about the effects of the small stone fairy peach in detail.

【Alias】

Opposite-leaf grass, double-leaf rock beads, rock beads, double-leaf stone dates, pearl orchid, rock beans, mountain dates, small-leaf stone olive, water olive willow, fruit leaves

【source】

Medicinal material source: the whole herb or pseudobulb of the orchid plant Lithospermum serrata.

[Original form]

Fine-leaved stone fairy peach, perennial herb. The rhizome is creeping, sturdy, and scaly; the pseudobulbs are sparsely grown on the rhizome, ovate or ovate-oblong, fleshy, scaly when young, 1-2cm long, with 2 leaves at the terminal end. The leaves are linear or linear-lanceolate, leathery, 4-8cm long, 5-12m wide, and gradually narrow at the base into a short petiole. The scape extends from the top of a young pseudobulb covered with scales; the raceme has more than 10 flowers arranged in 2 rows; the bracts fall off early. The flowers are small, white or light yellow; the sepals are elliptic-oblong, boat-shaped, separate, nearly equal in size, 3-4mm long; the petals are ovate; the lip is nearly round and boat-shaped. Capsule obovate, about 1 cm long.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Often grows on trees in hillside forests at an altitude of 200-700m or on rocks beside streams.

【Properties】

Identification of properties: The diameter of the rhizome is 1.5-8mm, with dry membranous scales on the surface, whisker-like fine roots on the lower side, and several long ovate pseudobulbs at the upper nodes. The pseudobulbs are 0.8-2cm long and 0.4-0.9cm in diameter. There are 2 leaves at the top, 1-8cm long and 4-12mm wide, yellow-green or green, with several parallel veins. Slight odor, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】

Bitter; slightly sour; cool in nature

【Function and indications】

Clears heat and cools blood; nourishes yin and moistens the lungs; detoxifies. High fever; dizziness; headache; lung heat cough; hemoptysis; acute gastroenteritis; chronic osteomyelitis; traumatic injury

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoction. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of Xiaoshixiantao. Medicines like Xiaoshixiantao are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Xiaoshixiantao, it is necessary to use it in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.