The efficacy and function of hexagram

Liulengma is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using Liulengma to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the effects of hexagrammable hemp.

[Source] It is the root and rhizome of the Iris parviflora plant of the Irisaceae family. Harvested in April and sun-dried.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The fibrous roots are dense and thick. The rhizome is procumbent, long, densely segmented, and covered with fibrous residual leaf bases. The stem is flat and thin. The basal leaves are broadly linear, 10 to 45 cm long, about 6 mm wide, with short pointed apex, entire margin, and many longitudinal veins; there are 2 to 4 stem leaves, which are narrowly lanceolate, shorter than the basal leaves, and clasping the stem at the base. The flower stalk is flat; the flower terminal is borne in a spathe composed of three narrow lanceolate bracts; there are two flowers, light blue; the pedicel is about the same length as the ovary; the perianth tube is short, 6-lobed, and the outer lobes are spoon-shaped and oblong, with blunt heads. Inner lobe about 2 times shorter, apex concave; stamens 3; ovary inferior, 3-locular, style ligulate, 3-branched, petaloid. The capsule is leathery, rectangular with pointed ends, with 6 longitudinal ridges and dorsal fissure. Flowering period is from May to June. Fruiting period is from July to September.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in moist places in mountains. Distributed in Sichuan, Guangdong and other places.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, warm, slightly toxic.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Treat injuries from falls, sprains of the waist and contusions.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: 1 to 2 qian per day, soaked in wine.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan".

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Liuleng Ma. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.