The efficacy and function of Tiger Palm Arisaema

Do you know about Arisaema consanguineum? It is a common medicinal material. It is generally used as a raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Arisaema consanguineum.

【English name】 Rhizoma Pinelliae Pedatisectae

[Source] It is the tuber of Pinellia pedatisecta Schott, a plant of the Araceae family. It is usually dug around the time of White Dew, the fibrous roots are removed, the skin is peeled off, and the fruit is dried in the sun. For manufacture and use.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The tuber is nearly spherical when young, gradually becoming a flat persimmon shape, 3 to 4 cm in diameter, and usually has several nipple-shaped or tumor-like small tubers, shaped like a tiger's paw or dog's claw. The leaves of one-year-olds are heart-shaped, while those of two-year-olds are bird-toe-shaped, with 5 to 13 lobes; the petiole is up to 45 cm long. The spathe is lanceolate, green, and 8 to 12 cm long. The female flower part at the bottom of the spadix is ​​about 1.5 cm long and attached to the spathe, while the male flower part at the top is about 7 cm long. The appendages are rat-tail-shaped and about 10 cm long. The berries are oval, greenish-white, and about 6 mm long. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from September to November.

[Habitat distribution] Grown under forests, in valleys, on river banks or in grass on wastelands. The main producing areas are Hebei, Henan, Shandong and Anhui.

[Properties] The tubers are oblate, with relatively flat upper and lower surfaces, and of varying sizes. The main tuber is about 5 cm in diameter and 1.2-1.8 cm thick. There are usually several side tubers or lateral buds around it; the lateral tubers are hemispherical, with a diameter of 1-2.5 cm. The surface is yellow-white or light yellow-brown, with a depression in the center of the upper end and densely covered with small pits around the depression. The texture is solid and heavy. The taste is tongue-numbing.

【Chemical composition】 Contains saponin, amino acid, etc.

[Nature and flavor] Warm in nature, bitter and pungent in taste; slightly toxic.

[Functions and indications] Same as Arisaema.

[Additional prescription] 1. Stroke causes mouth and eyes to close. Grind Arisaema into powder, add an equal amount of borneol and mix well. Each time, rub and bite the powder with your fingers twenty to thirty times, and the mouth will open by itself. The name of this recipe is "Kai Shi San" or "Po Guan San".

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

In the above article, we introduced what Arisaema consanguineum is and understood the effects and functions of Arisaema consanguineum. Arisaema consanguineum can improve our immunity. Arisaema consanguineum also has a therapeutic effect in health preservation and has many benefits to our body.