The efficacy and function of sword-leaf hosta

Sword-leaf hosta is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are records of sword-leaf hosta in ancient Chinese medical books. Sword-leaf hosta can treat many diseases and its effects are very comprehensive. We should make good use of it.

[Other names] Hosta, Purple Calyx

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb, root, leaf and flower of Hosta mandshurica of the Liliaceae family.

[Original form] Northeast Hosta is a perennial herb. The rhizome is about 1 cm thick and has long runners. Leaves are basal; petiole is 5-26cm long; leaf blade is oblong-lanceolate, narrowly elliptic to ovate-elliptic, 10-15cm long, 2-6(-7)cm wide, apex nearly acuminate, base cuneate or obtuse, with 5-8 pairs of lateral veins; due to the leaf blade being decurrent, at least the upper part of the petiole has narrow wings, each side of the wings is 2-5mm wide. The scape is 33-55cm high, with several to more than 20 flowers; the bracts are nearly broadly lanceolate, 5-7cm long, and membranous; the flowers are solitary, 4-4.5cm long, gradually expanding from the perianth tube upward when in full bloom, and are purple; the flower stool is 5-10mm long; the stamens extend slightly beyond the perianth and are completely free. Flowering period is August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on forest edges or wetlands at an altitude of 420m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; acts as a diuretic. It is used to treat carbuncle, swelling and poison; sore throat; urinary incontinence; dysmenorrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-6g; or grind into powder, 3g each time. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about the sword-leaf hosta. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply the sword-leaf hosta in their lives to serve our health.