The efficacy and function of gray pineapple

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material gray pineapple. As a common Chinese medicinal material, gray pineapple is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the fungus Glechoma bifida of the Glechoma family.

[Original morphology] The fruiting body is 5-9cm high and 4-8cm wide. The covering is double-layered, located at the top of the short stalk, nearly pear-shaped, 4-8cm in diameter, with a thick outer covering connected to the outer skin of the stalk. The surface is composed of protruding pyramidal scales, shaped like a pineapple. Gray brown, dark brown. Falls off as it matures. The inner integument is thin and darker than the outer integument, chestnut brown in color. The spores in the central part are grayish white at first, then rusty brown, and they are dispersed in powder form as they mature. The spores are spherical, light yellow, with small warts on the wall, and 5-7.5μm in diameter. Hyphae flat, colorless or slightly bluish brown, rarely with transverse septa, unbranched, 2.5-4.5μm in diameter.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in open grasslands, sandy or clay soils. It grows singly or in groups in summer and autumn.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The fruiting body perianth is nearly spherical, with a diameter of 4-8cm. The outer perianth is cracked into scales, which are large, thick, and pyramidal. The scales near the top of the perianth are larger, 6-7cm long, about 1cm wide, and gradually become smaller downwards; the inner perianth is membranous. The stipe is solid, 2.5-5cm long and 1.5cm in diameter. The spores are powdery, green-yellow or rust-brown.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】Hemostasis and swelling reduction. Main trauma bleeding; frostbite ulceration

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: grind appropriate amount and apply on the affected area.

[Additional prescription] The cone-shaped protrusions on the surface of the capsule are pineapple-shaped, hence the name.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Having said so much, we can see that gray pineapple has many functions. It can also be used as medicine to treat diseases. You might as well know more about these, it will be helpful in your life.