The efficacy and function of Niujiao Panax notoginseng

Many people know that Ox Horn Panax Notoginseng has unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of Ox Horn Panax Notoginseng are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of Ox Horn Panax Notoginseng.

[Other names] Xialan, Yangjiaoqi, Lujiaoqi

[Source] Medicinal material source: the pseudobulb or whole herb of Orchidaceae.

【Original form】 1. Jianlan, a terrestrial plant. The leaves are clustered in 2-6 pieces, thinly leathery, ribbon-shaped, relatively soft, curved and drooping, 30-50cm long, 1-1.7cm wide, slightly shiny, gradually pointed at the tip, with not very obvious blunt teeth on the edges. The scape is erect, 20-35cm high, and shorter than the leaves. There are usually 4-7 flowers, up to 13 flowers; the bracts in the upper and middle part of the inflorescence axis are less than 1 cm long, and the lowest one is 1.5 cm long; the flowers are light yellow-green with a fresh fragrance; the sepals are narrow and oblong-lanceolate, about 3 cm long, 5-7 mm wide, light green, greener at the tip, lighter at the base, with 5 darker veins; the petals are short, close to each other, light in color with purple markings; the lip is not obviously 3-lobed, the side lobes are light yellow-brown, and there are 2 half-moon-shaped pleats in the center of the lip disc, which are white, and the middle lobe is curled, light yellow with purple-red spots. Flowering period is from July to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Jianlan grows under forests on hillsides.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; sweet; bland; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and resolves phlegm; nourishes the kidney and strengthens the brain. Mainly used for hemoptysis caused by pulmonary tuberculosis; whooping cough; low back pain caused by kidney deficiency; neurasthenia; dizziness and headache

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-9g; or grind into powder. For external use: apply appropriate amount, soak in wine; or mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Niujiao Panax notoginseng in the above article, we can clearly see that the traditional Chinese medicine Niujiao Panax notoginseng has many effects and functions. Therefore, in the future, everyone might as well learn more about Chinese medicines such as Niujiao Panax notoginseng in their lives.