The efficacy and function of chicken feather vegetable

What are the functions of chicken feather vegetable? As a traditional Chinese medicine, chicken feather vegetable can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce you to Chinese cabbage.

[Other names] Frozen vegetable residue, shallow water algae

[Source] Medicinal material source: The algae of the plant Geliaceae.

[Original morphology] The algae is reddish purple, cartilaginous, clustered, 5-15(-20)cm high, with flat main branches, 2-3 regular pinnate branches, opposite, and a few alternate, 1-2mm wide, suddenly narrowed at the base, blunt-pointed at the end, dense and short branches at the upper part, and slightly sparse and long branches at the lower part. There is no obvious boundary between the medulla and the cortex. The filamentous cells are densely or scattered in the medulla and are less in the cortex. The tetrasporangium first forms a round spot on the terminal branch, and then gradually swells into a circle. The sac fruit is born below the top of the twig, bulging to one side and having a sac hole.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on rocks or in rocky swamps in the mid-tidal zone, or in relatively hidden places in rock cracks in the low-tidal zone.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The algae is dark purple-red, clumping, 5-15cm long, and cartilaginous. The whole body is feathery. The main branches are flat, with 2-3 regular pinnate branches, most of which are opposite. The base of the branches shrinks suddenly and the top is blunt and rounded. The upper branches are denser and shorter, while the lower branches are sparser and longer. There are sometimes slightly swollen capsules on the branchlets.

【Chemical composition】 Contains polysaccharides, pyrnvic acid, 3,6-anhydrogalactose, agar, protein, inorganic salts and cholesterol.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; cold

【Meridian】 Lung meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and purges fire; softens hard masses and resolves phlegm. Mainly used for lung heat, phlegm and dry cough; laryngitis; chronic constipation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 3-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine chicken feather vegetables. Chicken feather vegetables are very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.