The efficacy and function of Jianlan root

Since Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, more and more people now want to use Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you a medicinal herb, Jianlan root, hoping it will be helpful to you.

[Other names] Tuxuduan (Continuation of Gujin Kao), orchid root (Wuzazu), orchid root (Classification of Herbal Medicinal Properties).

[Source] It is the root of Jianlan, a plant of the Orchidaceae family . Can be harvested at any time and used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Soothes qi, harmonizes blood, removes dampness and reduces swelling. Treat cough and vomiting blood, intestinal wind, metrorrhagia, gonorrhea, leucorrhea, leucorrhea, bruises, and carbuncles.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 0.5-1.5 liang for fresh ones; or mash into juice. For external use: mash the juice and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating cough and hemorrhage due to lung fatigue: mash the fresh roots of Jianlan and squeeze out the juice, add rock sugar and stew it for oral administration. Five to eight cents each time. (Quanzhou Materia Medica)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Although Jianlan root has many magical effects, it cannot be eaten casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.