The efficacy and function of short-stamen longevity bamboo

Short-stamen bamboo is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice and has high health value. For people with poor physical constitution, eating short-stamen bamboo can greatly improve their health. Today I will introduce short-stamen bamboo to you.

【Other names】 Baiwei ginseng, Baiwei bamboo shoots

[Source] Medicinal material source: The roots and rhizomes of the short-stamen bamboo of the Liliaceae family.

[Original form] Short-stamen bamboo is a perennial herb with a stem height of 25-60cm. Rhizome short; roots thin and hard, unbranched or branched at the top. Leaves are alternate; petioles are extremely short; leaf blades are papery or thick papery, elliptical to ovate, 2-5cm long, 1-3cm wide, acute to acuminate at the apex, rounded at the base, smooth above, slightly rough on the veins or edges below. Umbel with 2-6 flowers, usually born at the top of stems and branches; pedicels curved downward, with ridges and papillae; tepals green-yellow, with brown glandular dots and fine hairs, with papillae on the edges; 6 stamens, hidden, anthers 3-4mm long, filaments shorter than or equal to anthers; ovary obovate, about 2.5mm long; style 3-5mm long, stigma 3-lobed, flat, with papillae; the entire pistil is slightly longer than the stamens. The berry diameter is 6-9mm. Seeds are brown, 2-3 mm in diameter. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in thickets or under forests at an altitude of 2800-3000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and moistens the lungs; relieves cough; stops bleeding. Mainly for Yin deficiency cough; blood in sputum

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-12g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of Short-stamen Bamboo. I hope it can help all my friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of Short-stamen Bamboo are very powerful. Therefore, you can use Short-stamen Bamboo in daily life to better promote your health.