The efficacy and function of Hosta

Many people are not very clear about the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine Hosta. Let’s take a look below.

[Other names] White hosta, white crane flower, hosta flower, jade bubble flower, white crane grass

[Source] Hosta plantaginea Aschers., a plant of the genus Hosta in the Liliaceae family, is used as medicine using its whole herb, root and flowers . The whole herb can be harvested in all seasons and is mostly used fresh. The flowers are mostly picked when they are in bud in summer and dried in the shade. The roots are dug up in autumn and used fresh or sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, spicy, cold. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Roots and leaves: clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain.

[Usage and Dosage] Root: Mash an appropriate amount of fresh root and apply to the affected area, or mash it and extract the juice and drip into the ear.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what hosta is. We know that hosta can not only be used to treat diseases but also has good health care effects, so we must be good at using hosta to protect our health.