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The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material called Ganfengcao.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Allium scabra, a plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year and is mostly used fresh.

[Original form] Onion lotus, also known as: Jade curtain.

[Habitat distribution] Often grown in potted plants. Distributed in Guangdong. Fujian and other places.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains bioalkalis such as lycoris alkaloids, narcissine, daffodil, and nerine. The petals contain rutin.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Calming the liver and extinguishing wind. Treats acute convulsions and epilepsy in children.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat acute convulsions in children: 3 to 4 grams of fresh Ganfengcao. Decoction in water and add rock sugar; also use three to four qian of fresh liver wind grass and one to two qian of salt. Mash them together, divide them into two pills, stick them on the left and right temples, and cover and secure them with gauze.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine".

Herba Hedychium is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that Herba Hedychium does have good medicinal value.