The efficacy and function of Ligustrum lucidum

Modern medical research believes that Alpinia officinalis contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and function have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

【Other name】Fish coriander

[Source] It is the leaves of the Gingerbread plant of the Lamiaceae family . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original morphology] Perennial upright herb. The stem is square, purple-red, densely covered with fine short soft hairs, and has opposite branches at the top. Leaves are opposite; elliptical, 3-5 cm long, 1.5-2 cm wide, pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, serrated at the margin, densely covered with fine short soft hairs on both sides, with numerous golden glandular dots on the underside; petiolate. The flowers are small and arranged in tight spikes; the bracts are linear and longer than the flowers; the calyx is bell-shaped and 5-lobed; the corolla is lavender, slightly 2-lipped, with sparse shallow fissures, and is covered with white cotton hairs along with the calyx and bracts; there are 4 stamens that extend out of the corolla tube. There are 4 nutlets, erect and smooth.

[Habitat distribution] It often grows on sunny slopes; or cultivated in gardens. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, and relieves exterior symptoms. Treat colds, sores, sinusitis and sore throat.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating colds and flu: 50 cents of Alpinia officinalis flowers and 3 slices of ginger. Take it in decoction.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Above we introduced what Ligusticum chuanxiong is. We know that Ligusticum chuanxiong has very comprehensive effects and functions, so Ligusticum chuanxiong can be used as a means of regulating the body in daily life.