The efficacy and function of nine-clawed dragon

As a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life, Jiuzhaolong has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of the nine-clawed dragon.

【English name】 all-grass of Ames Vanda

[Other names] Elderflower, Qiantai Tower, Heart of Immortality, Stone Chlorophytum, Wandailan, Kalu Foot, Chlorophytum

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the orchid plant Nine-clawed Dragon

[Original form] Nine-clawed dragon, perennial herb, 20-50cm tall. The roots are thick and slender, grayish white and fleshy. The stems grow prostrate or obliquely. The leaves are alternate, in 2 rows, sheath-like at the base; the leaf blades are strap-lanceolate, fleshy and slightly thick, green, with a distinct midrib. In summer, flower stems emerge from the leaves, and purple-blue flowers bloom. Racemes grow at the ends of branches. The capsule is elliptical and cylindrical with longitudinal ridges.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: epiphytic on stream edge rocks or dripping rocks.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bland; neutral

【Meridian】 Liver; Kidney

【Function and indication】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; removes dampness and dampness; promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis. It is mainly used for malaria, sore throat, stranguria caused by damp-heat, rheumatic pain, back pain caused by overwork, irregular menstruation, traumatic injury, and fracture.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Tastes sweet, light, astringent and slightly warm. It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, dispersing blood stasis, dispelling wind and dampness. Used for injuries from falls, rheumatism, low back pain, fractures, traumatic bleeding, and irregular menstruation.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Nine-clawed Dragon has a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.