The efficacy and function of mussel orchid leaves

In our lives, clam orchid leaves have attracted our attention because of their extremely high medicinal value. Now let's take a closer look at what is the clam leaf?

[Other name] Red clam orchid leaves (Guangdong Chinese medicine) Ⅱ

[Source] It is the leaves of the purple evergreen plant of the Commelinaceae family. It can be harvested in spring and autumn and used dried or fresh.

[Original form] Purple Dieffenbachia, also known as: Aster, Purple Orchid, Red-faced General, Blood-seeing Sorrow.

[Habitat distribution] Mostly cultivated for ornamental purposes. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, stops bleeding, and removes blood stasis. Treat lung heat and dry cough, vomiting blood, blood in the stool, hematuria, dysentery, and bruises.

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

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine" Ⅱ

From the above we can see that the Chinese medicine clam orchid leaves have very high medicinal value, so we can consider using clam orchid leaves in our lives.