The efficacy and function of the sword-leaf cycad

The efficacy and function of the sword-leaf cycad

Sword-leaf dracaena is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, sword-leaf dracaena actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Other names] Small-leaved cycad, sword-leaved dieffenbachia, fine-leaved cordyline

[Source] Medicinal material source: leaves or rhizomes of the Agave family plant Cordyceps sinensis.

[Original form] Sword-leaved cordyline is an evergreen shrub. The trunk is erect, stout and has few branches. Leaves are clustered at the top of the stem; sessile; leaf blades are needle-shaped, 30-60cm long, 1.8-4cm wide or narrower, slightly firm, shiny, entire, and reddish-brown on both sides. The panicle is terminal or lateral, erect or dotted; the pedicel is very short, with 3 bracts at the base; the perianth tube is bell-shaped, bluish-purple, 6-8mm long, 6-lobed, with narrow lobes, the inner lobes longer than the outer lobes; there are 6 stamens; and the ovary has 3 chambers. Berry purple. Flowering period is from July to September.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Often cultivated in gardens.

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【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bland; neutral

【Meridian】 Large Intestine Meridian

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling; cools blood and stops bleeding. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; bleeding due to trauma; blood in stool; blood in urine; epistaxis; coughing and vomiting blood; asthma; malnutrition in children; dysentery

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicinal herb Iron Tree in the above article, we know that Iron Tree has many functions and effects and is extremely beneficial to the body. So if you have related symptoms, you might as well give it a try.

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