The efficacy and function of Lingnan Rhododendron

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Lingnan Rhododendron has great medicinal value and can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

【Other name】 Purple azalea

[Source] Rhododendron mariae Hance, a plant of the genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae. Its leaves are used as medicine. The leaves are collected in summer and used fresh or dried in the shade.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Antitussive, expectorant and antiasthmatic. Used for cough, asthma, bronchitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 liang of fresh product, 1 liang of dried product.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

This article introduces to us what Lingnan Rhododendron is. We know that Lingnan Rhododendron has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that Lingnan Rhododendron is generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.