The efficacy and function of water orchid leaves

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine water orchid leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Impatiens balsamina of the Impatiens family.

[Original morphology] Impatiens balsamina, annual herb, 60-90cm tall. The stem is erect and branched. Leaves are alternate; petiole is 2-5cm long; leaf blade is ovate or ovate-lanceolate, 8-15cm long, 3-7cm wide, apex is caudate-acuminate, base is cuneate, margin is serrated, tooth end has small tip, margin has several stalked glands; lateral veins are 6-8 pairs. The pedicels are short, axillary, with 2 ovate bracts in the middle and upper parts, and only 1 flower; the flowers are large, yellow, up to 4 cm long; the sepals are 2, broadly ovate, 12-14 mm long, acuminate, unequal sides, with coarse teeth on the margins, and a narrow keel on the midrib on the back; the keel on the midrib on the back of the standard petal is beak-shaped, the wing petals are 2-lobed, with filaments at the tip, and small ears on the back, the lip is sac-shaped, with a short spur at the base with 2 shallow lobes that are inward-curved at the tip; the stamens are 5, and the anthers are obtuse. Capsule linear, with long beak at tip. The flowering period is August-September, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown beside valleys or in grass.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; warm

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis. Main traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of water orchid leaves in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of water orchid leaves. The value of water orchid leaves can be seen from their efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of water orchid leaves.