The efficacy and function of Jianlan orchid

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, Jianlan flower is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about Jianlan flower. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the effects and functions of Jianlan flower.

[Source] The flower of Jianlan , a plant of the Orchidaceae family. For Jian orchids, pick them in autumn (for spring orchids, pick them in spring; for summer orchids, pick them in early summer).

[Original form] Jianlan (Qunfangpu), also known as: Yancao (Tao Hongjing), Qiulan (Bencao Yanyi), Bayuelan (Classification of Herbal Medicines), Guanlan.

【Habitat distribution】Grows wild in valleys. It is planted everywhere.

[Properties and flavors] "Quanzhou Materia Medica": "Spicy, neutral, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 "Quanzhou Materia Medica": "Enters the heart, spleen, and lung meridians."

【Functions and indications】Regulating Qi, relieving fullness, and improving eyesight. Treat chronic cough, chest tightness, diarrhea, amblyopia and cataracts.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: drink as tea or stew in water.

[Additional prescription] To treat chronic cough: 14 pieces of Jianlan flowers. Stew in water and drink. (Xiamen "New Therapies and Selections of Chinese Herbal Medicine")

[Remarks] There are many varieties of Jianlan, among which the best is the one with pure white flowers, which is called "Su Xin Lan".

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the introduction of the effects and functions of Jianlan flower, everyone knows its magic. In fact, there are many seemingly ordinary people or things in life that contain power that we cannot imagine. Now that everyone knows the magical therapeutic effects and functions of Jianlanhua, you can try it to test whether it is effective.