The efficacy and function of Lushan fragrant family

Modern medical research believes that Lushan Fragrant Plant contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and function have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Other names] Double-pan grass, wild lotus

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Lamiaceae plant Lushanaceae.

[Original morphology] Lushanaceae, perennial upright herb. The stem is 0.6-1m tall and densely covered with white, downward-curved short hairs. Leaves with short petioles; leaf blades ovate-lanceolate, 3.5-5.3cm long, pubescent on both sides, with white, slightly curved short pubescence on the veins and petioles below. The inflorescence is axillary and terminal; the bracts are ovate; the flowers have fine pedicels; the calyx is bell-shaped, with a hairy ring in the throat, two lips, the middle tooth of the upper lip is extremely developed, nearly round, the 2 lateral teeth are less than half the length of the middle tooth, the 2 teeth of the lower lip are triangular-subulate, and the interdental gap is notched to the throat; the corolla is white, or with a blush, the tube is slightly extended, the rim is single-lipped, the lip is at right angles to the tube, the middle lobe is particularly developed, elliptic-spoon-shaped, concave, and the last pair of lobes is nearly triangular; the stamens exceed more than half of the corolla tube; the disk is disc-shaped and entire. The nutlets are obovate with reticular carvings, and the fusion surface does not reach 1/2 of the total length of the nutlet. The flowering period is June, and the fruiting period is August-October.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Grown in mountains and plains.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains triterpenoids: teupernin A, B, C, D, teucvidin, teuflin, montanin D, terscorodonin, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; cools the liver and promotes blood circulation. Mainly used for lung abscess; infantile convulsion; carbuncle; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: apply appropriate amount by mashing or decocting into water.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the Chinese medicine Lushan Fragrant Family. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to the Lushan Fragrant Family in our daily life. When we consume Chinese medicines such as Lushan Xiangkeke, we need to follow the doctor's instructions and not consume them blindly.