The efficacy and function of Feilailan

I don’t know if you are familiar with Feilailan and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s analyze in detail the value and eating methods of Feilailan.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Acanthaceae plant.

[Original form] Pseudo-geographical herb, up to 60cm tall. Stem erect, unbranched or sparsely branched. Leaves are opposite; leaf blades are oblong-lanceolate, lanceolate or oblanceolate, 5-12cm long, pointed at the apex, gradually narrowing at the base and extending downward to the upper petiole, with slightly wavy edges. Flowers are solitary in the upper leaf axils, or several flowers are clustered at the branch ends; bracts are lanceolate, 5-7mm long; calyx is 7-8mm long, 5-parted, and the lobes are narrowly lanceolate; the inflorescence is lavender, funnel-shaped, 4-4.5cm long, the corolla has 5 lobes, 7-10mm long, and the apex is shallowly wavy; stamens are didyna; ovary is glabrous, style is sparsely pubescent, and stigma is 2-lobed.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under forests or on hillside grasslands.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cold

【Meridian】 Return to the lung meridian

【Functions and indications】 Soothes wind and clears heat; detoxifies and relieves sore throat. Mainly used for cold and fever; sore throat; fractured throat

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, I found that Feilailan has so many pharmacological effects, and it also has good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.