The efficacy and function of stinking cabbage leaves

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine stinking cabbage leaves are very great. We can often see stinking cabbage leaves in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of stinking cabbage leaves will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine stinking cabbage leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Araceae plant Skunk Cabbage.

[Original form] Skunk cabbage, a perennial herb. The rhizome is thick and up to 7 cm in diameter. Leaves are basal; petiole is 10-20cm long; leaf blade is 20-40cm long, 15-35cm wide, gradually narrowing or obtuse at the tip. The outer scales of the inflorescence stalk are 10-40cm long, and the inflorescence stalk is 3-20cm long and 1-1.2cm thick; the base of the spathe is swept, swollen in the middle, semi-expanded into an ovoid sphere, with a gradually pointed tip, bent downward into a beak-like dark bluish-purple, decorated with bluish-purple lines on the outside, 10-16cm long, and 4-5.5cm in diameter; the spadix is ​​shorter than the spathe, bluish-purple, 2.5-3cm in diameter, with a stalk 0.5-1cm long; the flowers are smelly and bisexual; there are 4 tepals, gradually expanding upwards and arched; there are 4 stamens; the ovary is sunken on the inflorescence axis, with 1 chamber, and the ovules almost hang down from the top of the chamber. Flowering period is May-June.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in moist coniferous forests or mixed forests below 300m above sea level, often growing in large areas in swampy areas.

[Pharmacological action] Cardiotonic effect: The extract of the aerial part of skunk cabbage increases the contraction amplitude of frog heart by 11%, but does not affect the heart rate, suggesting a cardiotonic effect.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and dampness. Treats rheumatic pain

【Usage and Dosage】 For oral administration: appropriate amount, mash and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of stinking cabbage leaves. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.