The efficacy and function of Zhulan

The traditional Chinese medicine Zhulan is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Zhulan, so let’s talk about it below.

[Aliases] Dragon-Slaying Sword, Double Kidney Grass, Ancestor Arrow, Green Snake Sword

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Julanhu chinensis, an orchidaceae plant.

[Original form] Zhulan, a terrestrial plant. Height 12-25cm. The rhizome is short and has 3-7 slender roots. Stem erect, slender, with 1 leaf in the middle or above. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, acute, 3-8cm long and 8-15mm wide. Stand upright and stretch. 1 flower, lavender; bracts narrowly oblong, obtuse or acute at first, longer than ovary; sepals narrowly oblong nearly oblanceolate, equal in length, 15-22mm long, with 5 veins; petals nearly equal in length to sepals, but wider than sepals, 3-4mm, with 5 veins, lip narrowly oblong, base gradually narrowed, 3-lobed above the middle, lateral lobes shorter, with a few serrations at the tip, middle lobe long, tongue-shaped, with tassel-like serrations on the edge, with 2 longitudinal pleats from the base of the lip to the tip of the middle lobe, the pleats with obvious cockscomb-like protrusions on the middle lobe; syncellum slender, about 1cm long, slightly curved, with slightly enlarged upper edge. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under forests or in grass on hillsides at an altitude of 450-3000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for hepatitis, cholecystitis, carbuncle, ulcer, and snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The unique living environment has endowed Zhulan with magical effects. After the introduction above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this in daily life, and be able to solve the difficulties in life while increasing experience.