The efficacy and function of Canna indica

Speaking of Canna indica, many people know that it is a Chinese medicinal material. So do you know the effects and functions of Canna indica? How should it be eaten? Let’s find out now.

[Other Names] Canna

[Source] Medicinal material source: the rhizome and flowers of Canna indica of the Canna family.

[Original form] Canna indica is a perennial upright and sturdy herb, 1-2 meters high. The stems, leaves and inflorescences are all covered with white powder and have tuberous underground stems. Leaves are alternate; leaves are elliptical, 40-50cm long, about 20cm wide, pointed at the tip, broadly cuneate at the base, green leaves, purple sheaths. The raceme is terminal, 15-30cm long (including the inflorescence); the flowers are large and relatively dense, with 1-2 flowers in each bract; the sepals are green or purple-red, needle-shaped, 1.5-3cm long, the corolla tube is 5-10mm long, and the corolla lobes are needle-shaped, 4.5-6.5cm long; the outer 3 degenerate stamens are obovate-spatulate, 5-10cm long, 2-5cm wide, and the colors are red, orange-red, yellow, etc.; the lip is obovate-spatulate, about 4.5cm long and 1.2-4cm wide; the developed stamens are lanceolate, about 4cm long and 2.5cm wide; the ovary is spherical, 4-8cm in diameter; the style is ribbon-shaped, and the free part is about 3.5cm long; the capsule is nearly spherical with tubercle-like protrusions. The seeds are black and hard. Flowering and fruiting period is from July to October.

[Habitat distribution] It is commonly cultivated in various parts of my country.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Light; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; detoxifies; stops bleeding. It is mainly used for acute icteric hepatitis; excessive leucorrhea; traumatic injury; sore swelling; uterine bleeding; traumatic bleeding

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, rhizome 15-30g, fresh product 60-90g; flower 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Canna indica. I hope it can be of some help to you. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.