The efficacy and function of Jinfeicao

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, what are the effects and functions of Jinfeicao? Let me introduce it to you today.

【English name】 HERBA INULAE

[Source] This product is the dried above-ground part of Inula linariifolia Turcz. or Inula japonica Thunb. of the Asteraceae family . Harvested in summer and autumn and sun-dried.

[Properties] Inula striata: The stem is cylindrical, branched at the top, 30-70 cm long, 0.2-0.5 cm in diameter; the surface is green-brown or brown-brown, sparsely covered with short soft hairs, with many fine longitudinal lines; it is brittle, with yellow-white cross section and hollow pith. Leaves are alternate, linear or linear-lanceolate, 5-10 cm long, 0.5-1 cm wide, pointed at the tip, base clasping the stem, entire, margins curled, upper surface nearly glabrous, lower surface covered with short soft hairs. The inflorescence head is terminal, 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter, with white pappus, about 0.2 cm long. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

[Processing] Remove impurities, wash briefly, cut into sections and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, salty, warm.

[return through meridians] Return to the lung and large intestine meridians.

【Functions and indications】Descends Qi, eliminates phlegm, and promotes the flow of water. It is used for wind-cold cough, phlegm and fluid accumulation, phlegm congestion and qi stagnation, chest fullness and distension, wheezing, cough and excessive sputum; it can also be used externally to treat carbuncle and swelling.

【Usage and Dosage】 4.5～9g. For external use, take an appropriate amount of fresh product, mash the juice and apply it to the affected area.

【Storage】 Store in a dry place.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] "Ben Jing"

The above is an introduction to the effects of Jinfeicao. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Jinfeicao is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.