The efficacy and function of stinky cabbage

The nutritional value of stinky cabbage is rich and its medicinal value is also high. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine stinky cabbage.

[Alias] Black cabbage

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome 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.

【Chemical composition】 The whole plant contains butyl gallate, calcium oxalate, β-carotene, vitamin A, β-sitosterol, α-amyrin and β-amyrin.

【Pharmacological action】 Root decoction has sedative, antispasmodic and expectorant effects.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】Relieves exterior symptoms and stops cough; resolves phlegm and relieves asthma. Mainly used for fever, headache, tracheitis, cough and asthma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed analysis of stinky cabbage. Now that you have learned about the various effects of stinky cabbage, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of stinky cabbage to restore their health and happiness.