The efficacy and function of Sansevieria root

Only when we understand the main ingredients of any medicinal material can we better exert its efficacy and function. Here I recommend a very popular Chinese medicinal material, Sansevieria root.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of the plant Sansevieria trifasciata of the Agave family.

【Original form】 1. Tiger tail orchid, evergreen perennial herb. With creeping rhizomes. There are 1-6 leaves at the base, which are straight and thick. The leaf blades are linear-oblanceolate to oblanceolate, 30-120cm long, 2.5-8cm wide, with the tip folded into a pointed tip, the base gradually narrowing into a grooved petiole, and both sides have alternating white and dark green horizontal stripes. The scape and inflorescence are 30-80cm high; the flowers are in bunches of 3-8, and 1-3 bunches are scattered on the axis of the inflorescence; the pedicels are 6-8mm long and noded near the middle; the tepals are 6, white to light green, 10-12mm long, and the tepal tube is 6-8mm long; the stamens are nearly as long as the tepals; the style extends out of the tepals. Flowering period is November-December. 2. The morphological characteristics of the Golden Edged Tiger Tail Orchid are similar to those of the Tiger Tail Orchid, but the edges of the leaves are golden yellow.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Tiger tail orchid is cultivated in various parts of my country. 2. Golden-edged Tiger Tail Orchid is cultivated in various parts of my country.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; Cool

【Functions and indications】Prevents rheumatism; dredges meridians; promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. Mainly used for rheumatic joint pain; numbness of limbs; traumatic injury

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of the effects of Tiger Tail Orchid root in this article, we can understand the major effects of Tiger Tail Orchid root. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.