The efficacy and function of wrinkled orchid

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb called wrinkled spathiphyllum?

【Other name】 Paphiopedilum

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the orchid plant Cyperus rotundus.

[Original form] Cleome, a terrestrial herb growing in many places, 10-15cm tall. Stems sparsely short-haired. There are 3-4 stem leaves. The leaves are ovate, diligent, lanceolate. Single flower terminal; bracts broadly lanceolate, sepals ovate-lanceolate. Single flower terminal; bracts broadly lanceolate, sepals and petals purple-red, with dark longitudinal stripes; middle sepal broadly ovate, 30-35mm long, 18-25mm wide, with a short tip at the apex, sepals slightly narrower, with 2 short tips at the apex; petals lanceolate, about 4cm long, 6-22mm wide, acuminate at the apex; lip spherical, 3-4cm long, enlarged and wrinkled after flowering, black-purple, small, ovate mouth, ear-shaped base, membranous margin; reduced stamens 10-12mm long, base enlarged into a short heart-shaped stalk, purple-red; ovary ovate-oblong.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in the shade under forests or in shrub grasslands.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation; clear away heat and detoxify; regulate qi and relieve pain. Mainly used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, adnexitis, cystitis, hernia

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of the wrinkled slipper orchid. Its selection should be based on your own needs, so that it will not harm your body and can achieve good results in improving the disease.