The efficacy and function of Qingtiankui

What are the functions of Qingtiankui? As a traditional Chinese medicine, Qingtiankui can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce you to the blue sky amaranth.

[Other names] Tiankui, one-legged Tiankui, pig's ear, modisand, pearl leaf, half-umbrella, falling thousand pounds, mountain rice, iron hat, little fat medicine, nervous

[Source] Nervilia fordii (Hance) Schlecht., a plant of the Orchidaceae family , is used as medicine either as a whole plant or as a tuber . It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sweet, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Clears the lungs and relieves cough, strengthens the spleen and eliminates accumulation, calms and relieves pain, clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Used for cough and hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, bronchitis, infantile malnutrition, childhood pneumonia, mental illness, swelling and pain caused by falls, stomatitis, acute laryngitis, and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 2 coins, appropriate amount for external use, mash the fresh tuber and apply it to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) Infantile malnutrition and hernia pain: stew 2-4 qian of fresh tubers of Achyranthes bidentata with lean pork or eggs.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan

Based on the above description of Qingtiankui, it can be seen that Qingtiankui has many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Qingtiankui can be used to treat corresponding diseases.