The efficacy and function of horn disc orchid

Do you know about Horned Orchid? It is a common medicinal material. Generally, Horned Orchid is used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Horned Orchid.

[Other names] Rentouqi, ginseng fruit

[Source] Herminium monorchis (L.) R. Brown., a plant of the genus Herminium in the Orchidaceae family, is used as medicine with the whole plant including roots . Dig up in autumn and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and kidney, nourishes the stomach, and regulates menstruation. Used for neurasthenia, dizziness, insomnia, irritability, thirst, loss of appetite, premature graying of hair, and irregular menstruation.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 4 qian. Decoction in water or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal herb Cnidium monnieri. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.