The efficacy and function of Ophiopogon japonicus

As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, broadleaf osteichthys provides us with a variety of nutrients. It can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so it is deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of broadleaf sedge.

【Other name】 Babao Zhenxin Dan

[Source] It is the tuberous root of the Liliaceae plant. Collected in autumn and winter.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 15 to 25 cm high. The rhizome is scaly and fibrous when dry. The fibrous roots are long, light yellow, and fleshy and swollen at the tip. The leaves are basal, with long petioles, lanceolate, 5-10 cm long, 2-3 cm wide, pink-white underneath, with obvious straight parallel veins; there is a membranous sheath at the base of the petiole; the racemes are erect and axillary; the tepals are 6, spreading; the stamens are 6, with very short filaments; the ovary is inferior, and the stigma is 3-toothed. The berries are fleshy, red when ripe, and burst.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in moist places under forests near ditches.

【Nature and flavor】 Neutral in nature, sweet in taste.

[Functions and indications] Calming the mind, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, treating palpitations, rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic tracheitis and bronchitis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a brief introduction to large-leaf oats. Through this we can understand that large-leaf oats contain a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.