The efficacy and function of small rock cabbage

The Chinese medicinal herb Rock Cabbage is a relatively good medicinal material, but many people don’t know much about it. So let’s take a closer look at the Chinese medicinal herb Rock Cabbage below.

[Source] The whole plant of the Gesneriaceae plant , Bergenia chinensis . Harvest in May and June, wash and dry.

[Original form] Perennial herb, short. The radicular leaves are ovate or elliptical, 3-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, with a sharp tip and coarse serrations on the edges. The base is nearly cordate or rounded, thick, green and densely hairy on the upper side, and with long brown hairs on the lower side, especially on young leaves. The petiole is 3-4 cm long. The flower stalks emerge from between the leaves, with terminal umbels. The calyx is small, 5-lobed, reaching the base. The corolla is nearly 2-lipped and 5-lobed. There are 4 stamens, 2 long and 2 short. The ovary is superior and linear. Capsule linear. Flowering period: spring.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on rocks in deep mountains.

[Properties] The whole plant is dried, densely covered with hairs, generally 7 to 10 cm long, and often wrinkled into a ball. The leaves are thick, with short hairs on the upper side and long hairs on the lower side. They are yellow in color and have a silky luster. The taproot is about 1 cm thick, brown in color, and has numerous fibrous roots.

【Nature and flavor】 Neutral in nature, sweet in taste.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the lungs and replenishes qi. Treats chronic cough due to lung deficiency.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records"

This article ends the introduction to the medicinal value of small rock cabbage. In fact, small rock cabbage has many different medicinal effects, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.