The efficacy and function of Livistona

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which Livistona fancifolia is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of Livistona fancifolia? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Fan-leaf sunflower, sunflower fan leaf

[Source] Livistona chinensis R. Brown, a plant of the genus Livistona in the palm family, is used as medicine with its seeds and roots . The seeds (sunflower seeds) are collected and dried in autumn and winter when the fruit is ripe; the roots can be collected in all seasons, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Seeds: anti-cancer. Used for esophageal cancer, choriocarcinoma, malignant hydatidiform mole, and leukemia.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 2 taels of seeds.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan

In general, the effect of fan palm is quite significant. Precisely because fan palm has relatively good health-preserving effects, it can be said that the application of fan palm in health-preserving in daily life is quite high.