The efficacy and function of white butterfly flower

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. White butterfly flower is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let’s learn about it together below.

[Other names] Harmony grass, rabbit ear grass, dragon head orchid

[Source] Pecteilis susannae (L.) Rafin. of the Orchidaceae family , the root of which is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Jiangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the kidney and strengthens yang, strengthens the spleen. It is mainly used to treat kidney deficiency, low back pain, chronic nephritis, orchitis, and weak spleen and stomach.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities" records: "The white butterfly flower grows in the mountains of Yunnan. It has long leaves hugging the stem, and blooms large white flowers with three petals (sepals) in an row, with a white petal (lip) inside, shaped like a bee or butterfly, with two wings, head and tail, and a complete set. Under the large petal comes another tail (spur), about three inches long. It is white and clean, and has a strange shape. It comes alive in the autumn breeze." There is also a picture of the whole plant of the white butterfly flower, and the picture and text are consistent. The characteristics described and shown are all consistent with this species.

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of white butterfly flower. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.