The efficacy and function of Trillium leaves

The efficacy and function of Trillium leaves

The medicinal value of Trillium leaves is beyond our imagination and is very effective in treating some diseases. The leaves of Trillium contain many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

【English name】 leaf of Appendiculate cremastra

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of orchid plants such as Rhododendron orchid and Orchidaceae.

【Original form】 1. Azalea orchid, a terrestrial plant. Pseudobulbs are clustered, nearly spherical, 1-3cm thick. There is one terminal leaf, rarely two; the leaf blade is elliptical, up to 45cm long, 4-8cm wide, with an acute tip and a narrowed petiole at the base. The scape is laterally grown at the top of the pseudobulb, erect, stout, usually higher than the leaves, and sparsely borne 2 tubular sheaths; the raceme is sparsely borne of many flowers; the flowers are biased to one side, purple-red; the bracts are narrowly lanceolate, equal to or shorter than the pedicels (including the ovary); the tepals are tubular, with slightly spreading tips; the sepals and petals are nearly equal, oblanceolate, about 3.5 cm long, about 4 mm wide in the middle and upper parts, and acute at the tips; the lip is nearly spoon-shaped, nearly the same length as the sepals, with a shallow sac-shaped base, the edges of both sides slightly reflexed upwards, the front end expanded and 3-lobed, the lateral lobes are narrow, the middle lobe is oblong, and the base has an appendage that is closely attached or more or less separated; the column is slender, slightly shorter than the sepals. Flowering period is from June to August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Grown on hillsides and in the shade and wet places under forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly spicy; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for carbuncle, swelling and sore

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Compendium of Materia Medica": It can cure breast abscess and stool poison.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Trillium leaves. I hope everyone can follow the doctor's advice when taking it, and at the same time pay attention to exercise to enhance their own resistance.

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