The efficacy and function of coarse gray nails

Coarse gray nail is a kind of traditional Chinese medicinal material with very wide effects. We can use coarse gray nail in many places. Coarse gray nail also plays a very important role in the treatment and relief of many diseases. Now let us learn about coarse gray nail.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the fungus Psoralea corylifolia of the family Psoralea corylifolia.

[Original morphology] The capsule grows at the top of the stipe, is brown-yellow or ochre-brown, 3-5cm in diameter, and has a smooth surface. The base is connected to the stipe. When the capsule matures, it splits cross-sectionally, and the spores are ochre brown, gray brown, and tan. After they are scattered, the part connected to the stipe is disc-shaped, 4.5-5cm in diameter, and nearly white. The stipe is relatively thick, 15-22cm high and 1.5-2cm thick. Pale gray, yellowish brown, densely covered with large, imbricate scales, which are long lanceolate or broad lanceolate, and brown. The base is covered with a pedicel, which is gray-ochre in color. Spores are spherical, rust-colored, and 5-7 μm in diameter. The outer wall is rough. There are two types of hyphae: one is long and transparent with few branches, and the other is cylindrical with elastic threads inside and spiral ring patterns.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on saline-alkali beach grassland, scattered in autumn.

【Properties】 1. Identification: The capsule is 3-5cm in diameter and is brownish yellow or ochre brown in color. The stipe is about 2 cm in diameter, light yellow, and has numerous lanceolate scales arranged in a shingle-like pattern. The top of the handle is cap-shaped and expanded, with a diameter of about 4.5m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Entry】 Lung; Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears the lungs and relieves sore throat; detoxifies and reduces swelling; stops bleeding. Mainly used for cough; sore throat; vomiting blood; bleeding due to trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-6g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After learning so much about the various aspects of Chinese medicine coarse gray nails, I believe that we can remain calm when facing the troubles of the disease and treat the treatment of the disease correctly.