The efficacy and function of big fish maw flower

Big fish maw flower is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the root or flower of Hosta liliifolia, a plant of the Liliaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 1.3 to 1.7 meters high. The rhizome is thick. The leaves are protruding from the base and growing in clusters. They have long petioles. The leaves are large, broadly ovate, and pointed at the tip. The base is heart-shaped, green, with white powder and wax on it. There are 12 to 13 pairs of veins, and the lateral veins are obvious. The flower stems emerge from between the leaves and are 30 to 60 cm long; racemes; bracts are purple-green; flowers are white, and some are lavender; the perianth is funnel-shaped and bell-shaped, with 6 lobes; there are 6 stamens, the filaments are free and curved, and the anthers are T-shaped. Capsule linear. Seeds black, flat, with winged margins. Flowering period: spring and summer.

[Habitat distribution] Mostly cultivated in gardens, but also found wild.

【Chemical composition】 Contains saponin.

[Functions and indications] "Emao Medicinal Plants": "The root can be crushed and applied to treat sores. The flower can be cooked with pig's trotters and eaten as a side dish to treat headaches."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Big fish maw flower is a common Chinese medicinal material, but it is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.