The efficacy and function of white pig nostrils

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine white pig nostrils.

[Other names] Pleurotus eryngii, Houttuynia cordata

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Saururaceae plant.

[Original morphology] Perennial creeping glabrous herb with white bracts and naked capsules, up to 70 cm long. Leaves are alternate, papery, without glandular dots; petiole is shorter than or equal to leaf blade length; leaf blade is reniform-cordate or broadly ovate-reniform, 4-8cm long, 4-10cm wide, with broad mucronate at apex, 2 deep ears at base, entire, 5-7 basal veins, and obvious reticulate veins. Stipules membranous, about 2 cm long, base enlarged and clasping. The raceme is opposite to the leaves, and the inflorescence stalk is slightly longer than or equal to the length of the inflorescence; the flowers have obovate-oblong or oblanceolate bracts below, about 3mm long, the lowest 3-4 are very large, white, leaf-like, 1.2-1.8cm long, 0.8-1.2cm wide, without perianth; 6 stamens, anthers oblong, longitudinally fissured, slightly shorter than filaments; ovary inferior, obconical, with 4 carpels, style linear, curved outwards but not curled. The fruit contains many seeds. The flowering period is from February to June, and the fruiting period is from June to August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in the shade of hillsides, roadsides and ditches.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes diuresis. Mainly used for lung abscess; damp heat in the lower part of the body; leucorrhea; dysuria; sores, boils, swelling and infection

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g of fresh product; 9g of dried product, or stewed with meat. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal material white pig nostrils. White pig nostrils are very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, the nostrils of white pigs have a certain regulating effect on the body and can be eaten in moderation.