How to dry Gastrodia elata?

In our country, due to the vast land and abundant resources, it is easy to encounter some Chinese medicinal materials in the fields, wild places, deep mountains and forests. Therefore, there are certain reasons why traditional Chinese medicine can exist for a long time in our country. However, at present, more people still believe in Western medicine. In fact, some diseases can still be treated through traditional Chinese medicine, and the effect is very good. So the question is, how to dry Gastrodia elata?

First, wash the dirt off the fresh Gastrodia elata. PS: When cleaning, you only need to wash the dirt off. Remember to rub it hard and damage both ends of the Gastrodia elata.

Then fill the pot with water, bring it to a boil, then put in the Gastrodia elata and cook for 2-3 minutes. PS: Remember not to cook it for too long, just cook until the Gastrodia elata is cooked through the center.

Then, when the sun is good, place the cooked Gastrodia elata under the sun to dry.

If you don’t want to cook it in a pot, you can also steam the Gastrodia elata in a pot first. PS: It doesn’t need to be steamed for a long time, just steam it until there are no white spots in the middle of the Gastrodia elata.

If it is a cloudy day, first dry it on a cloudy day, then press the Gastrodia elata, and then dry it in a dryer.

The most important point, whether you are steaming or boiling Gastrodia elata, is to remember to classify it. That is, boil or steam Gastrodia elata of similar size. If it is particularly large, be sure to make a few small holes in it before steaming or boiling.

Gastrodia elata is the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This product is the rhizome of Gastrodia elata, a plant of the orchid family. It is harvested in winter and spring. The one harvested in winter is called winter hemp, which has good quality; the one harvested in spring is called spring hemp, which is not as good as winter hemp in quality. After digging out, remove the above-ground stems and fibrous roots, wash off the soil, soak in clean water, wipe off the rough skin in time, then soak in clean water or alum water, then boil or steam thoroughly until there is no white spot in the center, take out to dry, sun dry or bake. Functions and indications: calming wind and relieving shock. It is used to treat dizziness, dark eyes, headache, numbness of limbs, hemiplegia, slurred speech, and epilepsy in children. ① "Ben Jing": It can cure bad breath, and long-term use can increase energy and strength, and make the penis longer, plump and healthy. ② "Bielu": It can eliminate carbuncle, fullness in the lower limbs, hernia, and bleeding. ③ "Materia Medica": Treats stubborn numbness caused by cold, paralysis, slurred speech, and loss of consciousness due to fright. ④ "Bencao Gangmu" (Bencao Gangmu): It helps yang energy, replenishes the five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries, promotes blood circulation, and opens the orifices. ⑤ "Kaibao Materia Medica": It is used to treat rheumatism, cramps in the limbs, epilepsy and fright in children, and it can benefit the waist and knees and strengthen the tendons. ⑥ Zhang Yuansu: Treats dizziness and headache caused by wind deficiency. ⑦ "Bencao Huiyan": It is used to treat head wind, headache, dizziness, epilepsy, spasm, cramps of limbs, incoherent speech, all kinds of stroke, and wind-phlegm.