The efficacy and function of sword flower

Do you know about sword flower? It is a common medicinal material. Generally, sword flower is used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about sword flower.

[Other names] Epiphyllum, King of the Trees (Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan), Epiphyllum (Flora of Guangzhou), Seven-Star Sword Flower, Dragon Bone Flower (Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine II), King of the Trees (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines of Guangzhou Air Force).

[Source] It is the flower of the Cactaceae plant. Collect the clean flowers in summer and autumn, cut them lengthwise (with the bases connected), steam them slightly, and then dry them in the sun.

[Original form] Measuring ruler (from "Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan")

[Habitat distribution] It grows on waste walls or trees and is cultivated in gardens. Produced in Guangdong.

[Properties] The dried flowers are in irregular long bundles, about 15 to 17 cm long. Perianth is brown or yellowish brown. The slender part of the calyx tube is twisted into strips, with wrinkled scales on the outside. The upper perianth is narrow and lanceolate, with longitudinal veins, often several rounds glued together. There are many stamens in the perianth. The smell is faint and the taste is slightly sweet. The best ones are those with large flowers, bright colors and sweet taste.

[Chemical composition] Heteronedecane and β-sitosterol have been isolated from the whole herb.

【Nature and flavor】 "Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine" Ⅱ: "Sweet, slightly cold."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan": "It can relieve pain caused by qi, treat cough caused by phlegm and fire, and can be taken with pork decoction."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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