The efficacy and function of Hosta root

Everyone is familiar with the root of the hosta plant. It has a very long history and has good effects on regulating the body and treating diseases. It is a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

[Other name] Hosta root

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Hosta lily, a plant of the Liliaceae family.

[Original form] Hosta, perennial herb. With thick rhizomes. Leaves are basal; petiole is 20-40cm long; leaf blade is ovate to cordate-ovate, 15-25cm long and 9-15.5cm wide. The scape emerges from the leaf cluster in summer and autumn, with one membranous bract-like leaf, which is 4-6cm long and 1.5-2cm wide; the inflorescence is raceme, the pedicel is 1.2-2cm long, and there are bracts at the base, which are 2-3cm long and 1-1.2cm wide; the flowers are white and fragrant, the lower part of the perianth tube is small, 5-6cm long, 2.5-3.5cm in diameter, and the perianth has 6 lobes, which are oblong, 3.5-4cm long and about 1.2cm wide; the lower part of the stamens is adnate to the perianth tube, the same length as the perianth, or slightly extending out of the perianth; the ovary is about 1.2cm long; the style often extends out of the perianth. The capsule is cylindrical, 6 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. Flowering period is July-August. Fruiting period is August-September.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows in shady and humid areas.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cold; slightly toxic

【Channel】 Stomach; Lung; Liver

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; relieves bone ache. It is mainly used for carbuncle, swelling, ulcer, mastitis, scrofula, sore throat, and bone stuck

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g; for fresh products, double the amount and mash into juice. For external use, apply appropriate amount.

【Note】 1. "Pin Hui Jing Yao" says: "Avoid any medication that may damage your teeth." 2. "Yao Xing Qie Yong" says: "It can damage or remove teeth."

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【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what Hosta root is, and we also learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Hosta root. We know that the effects of Hosta root are very powerful, and everyone can eat some Hosta root for health preservation.