The efficacy and function of sickle-leaved iris root

Traditional Chinese medicine has always been the best choice for many people to treat diseases. It is very helpful in treating diseases and you can rest assured when choosing it. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicinal material, the root of Iris falcatum.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome or root of Iris membranaceus, a plant of the Iridaceae family.

[Original morphology] Iris membranaceus is a perennial herb. The base of the plant is sparsely covered with hair-like fibers remaining from old leaves. The rhizome is thick, brown-yellow, and the fibrous roots are yellow-white with few branches. The leaves are sword-shaped or sickle-shaped, 10-18cm long, 1-1.8cm wide, short and gradually pointed at the tip, yellow-white sheath-like at the base, and wider in the middle. The flower stalk is about 10 cm long and has no stem leaves; there are 3 bracts, membranous, with reddish-purple edges, containing 2 flowers; the flowers are blue-purple, up to 6 cm in diameter; the pedicel is very short; the upper part of the perianth tube is expanded into a trumpet shape, the outer perianth lobes are obovate, with yellow hair-like appendages on the midrib, and the inner perianth lobes are obovate and erect; there are 3 stamens; the branches are lavender, the lobes at the tip are narrowly triangular, and the ovary is fusiform. The capsule is 5-7.5cm long and 3cm in diameter. It has no obvious beak at the tip, but is slightly swollen into a ring shape with 6 prominent ribs. It splits open at maturity. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on sunny sides of rocky slopes or beside ditches.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; slightly sweet; cool

【Meridian】 Lung meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; relieves sore throat. Sore throat and hoarseness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g; or made into pills or powder.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of the root of Echinops falcata. If you want to eat the root of Echinops falcata, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor. I hope this helps you all.