The efficacy and function of Arisaema

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of diseases, such as Arisaema consanguineum. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information about Arisaema consanguineum.

[Other names] Youba, large-leafed arisaema, large-leafed pinellia, snake-grinding taro, arisaema, tiger-claw arisaema, green arisaema, lobelia, single-legged lotus, tiger taro, hemp taro, blood arrow, taro arisaema, black arisaema, snake rod stick, golden pinellia, dog-claw pinellia, flower corn, rotten butt

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuber of Arisaema confusa, a plant of the Araceae family.

[Original morphology] Shallow-lobed Arisaema, perennial herb. The tuber is nearly spherical, about 4 cm in diameter. Scale leaves are linear-lanceolate, the uppermost 12-15cm long, with acute or obtuse apex. 1 or 2 leaves, petiole 17-35cm long, sheathed at the bottom, yellow-green with purple spots, shaped like a flower snake; leaf blade 3-parted, middle lobe oblong or elliptic, base narrowly cuneate or obtuse, 8-22cm long, 4-10cm wide, with 1.5-5cm long petiole; lateral lobes sessile, asymmetrical, oblong, outer side twice as wide as inner side, lower 1/3 with broad ears, 5-23cm long, 2-8cm wide; lateral veins about 1cm apart, collectively 5mm apart from margin. The inflorescence stalk is shorter than the petiole; the spathe is lavender on the outside, the tube is funnel-shaped, the throat is earless, obliquely truncated, and suddenly narrows to the eaves; the eaves are needle-shaped, narrowly acuminate, sometimes with a 2-3cm long tail tip, dark purple or green, below the calyx or hanging. The spadix is ​​unisexual; the male inflorescence has sparse flowers, short stalks, 2-3 anthers, purple-blue locules, and longitudinally split apical pores; the female inflorescence is cylindrical or nearly spherical; each appendage has a thin stalk about 6 mm long, obtuse at the apex, and erect. Berries with 3 seeds. The flowering period is from April to July, and the fruiting period is from August to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under forests, on grass slopes or wastelands at an altitude of 600-3300m.

【Properties】Properties identification: The tuber is oblate, 2-5cm in diameter; the surface is dark brown. When it is young, small tubers can be seen growing around it. When it grows up, the small tubers fall off and leave scars. The smell is slight, the taste is spicy, numbing, and stinging to the tongue.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; warm; toxic

【Functions and indications】 Drying dampness; resolving phlegm; dispelling wind; reducing swelling; dispersing nodules. It is mainly used for cough with a lot of sputum; paralysis of the mouth and eyes caused by stroke; hemiplegia; infantile convulsions; carbuncle; poisonous snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 3-6g (needs to be processed before use). For external use: take appropriate amount and mash for application.

【Note】 It is forbidden for people with Yin deficiency and dry cough and pregnant women to take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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