The efficacy and function of Fenglan

Fenglan is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. The effects and functions of Fenglan are quite comprehensive. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Jingping, stone banana, big fruit upper leaf, cow bone stick

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb or pseudobulb of the Orchidaceae plant Fritillaria pubescens.

[Original form] Bearded Fritillary Orchid, perennial herb, 40-50cm tall. The rhizome grows horizontally, and the pseudobulbs are erect at the rhizome nodes, oval and ridged. There are 2 leaves at the top; the leaves are ribbon-shaped, 5-7cm long and 1.5-2cm wide. The scape grows at the top of the pseudobulb, is slender and drooping, with several bracts arranged in a shingle-like manner at the base, which are ovate and fall off early. The flowers are white, up to 7cm in diameter, with narrow ovate middle and lateral sepals, linear petals, lip with brown spots, 2.5-6cm long, 2.2-3.5cm wide, 3-lobed, the edge of the middle lobe is hairy, and the lip disc has 2-3 longitudinal ridged folds, with hairy edges.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on rocks or in rock ridges.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves sore throat; promotes blood circulation and relieves pain. Mainly used for lung heat cough; sore throat; hernia; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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