The efficacy and function of yellow gelsemium

Gastrodia elata is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing Gastrodia elata, it is necessary to understand its efficacy, effects and contraindications. Let's take a look at it below.

[Alias] Gelsemium elegans, Old Dragon Grass, and Scutellaria baicalensis.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Corydalis purpurogenum of the Poppy family.

[Original form] Corydalis nanhuangensis is a perennial herb, 50-75cm tall, glabrous. The rhizome is oblique, branched, and the stem is erect. Leaves are alternate; petioles are short; leaf blades are triangular in outline, 5-12 cm long, three to four times pinnately divided, with one lobe often in 3 pairs, with fine petioles, the last lobe sessile, obovate to ovate, 10-20 mm long, with rounded apex, short pointed, and entire margin. The raceme is terminal, 6-10cm long, with several sparse flowers; the bracts are narrow, 2-5mm long; the pedicels are slightly longer than the bracts; the corolla is yellow, 18-22mm long, and the spur on the outer petal is slender, accounting for 2/3 of the total petal length, straight or slightly curved upwards. The capsule is nearly linear, 10-15mm long, about 2mm wide, with several shallow constrictions. Seeds in 1 row, 4-5 pieces.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under grassy slopes and forests at an altitude of 2000-2800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool; Toxic

【Functions and indications】 Clearing away heat and detoxifying; relieving pain; stopping bleeding. Indications: fever caused by febrile diseases and influenza; stomachache; hemoptysis; fractures; traumatic injuries; sores, boils, swelling and pain; psoriasis; snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder and take, 2-3g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal herb Gelsemium elegans, which is very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, yellow intestines grass has a certain regulating effect on the body and can be consumed in moderation at ordinary times.