The efficacy and function of the flower of Pteris fasciata

As a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life, the flower of the banana tree has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of the palm flower below.

[Other names] Cycas revoluta, Cycas revoluta (Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records).

[Source] It is the flower of Cycad , a plant of the Cycadaceae family. Harvested in summer.

[Properties and flavors] ① "Fujian Folk Herbs": "Sweet, slightly warm, slightly toxic."

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Treats vomiting blood, coughing up blood, bruises, spermatorrhea, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating vomiting blood and coughing up blood: Take one to three Phalaenopsis flowers, stew them with boiling water and rock sugar. (Fujian Folk Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The flower of the banana tree is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many books of traditional Chinese medicine, which shows that the flower of the banana tree does have good medicinal value.