The efficacy and function of bean firewood

When it comes to Gastrodia elata, we are all familiar with it. Gastrodia elata is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating Gastrodia elata regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

[Source] It is the root of the leguminous plant Southwest Hangzishao . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Shrub, 1 to 3 meters high. The twigs are angular and covered with appressed silky hairs. 3-leaf compound leaves; stipules small, lanceolate; leaflets ovate or obovate, stiff papery, apical leaflets slightly larger, 4.5-6 cm long, 2.5-4.5 cm wide, apex rounded and slightly concave, base rounded and slightly narrow, entire, pubescent beneath; petiole 1-3 cm long. The panicle is terminal; the pedicel is 5 to 6 mm long; the calyx is 5-lobed, narrowly lanceolate, with the upper 2 lobes fused and hairy; the corolla is dark purple, 1 cm long, with the keel, standard and wing petals nearly equal in length. The pods are oval, covered with sparse silky hairs, and 5 to 7 mm long.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on mountain grass slopes and roadsides. Distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Cool in nature, spicy and slightly bitter.

【Functions and indications】Antipyretic. To treat cold and fever, boil equal parts of bean sprouts and fennel roots into a soup and drink it.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Herbs".

This article introduces to us what is Carob Firewood. We know that Carob Firewood has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that Carob Firewood should generally not be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.