The efficacy and function of Pyrola

Pyrifera glabra is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Cowhide windtail grass, big stone ferns, stone lotus ginger, rock lotus chicken tail (Commonly used Chinese herbal medicines in Sichuan), big fish knife (Hunan folk medicine information).

[Source] It is the whole herb with roots of the Polypodiaceae plant Pyrola . It can be harvested all year round.

[Original morphology] The plant is 25 to 60 cm tall. The rhizome is short and thick, oblique or horizontal, densely covered with scales; the scales are linear-lanceolate, brown, with irregular edges. Leaves are clustered; petioles are 5-9 cm long and hairy when young; leaf blades are lanceolate, 20-50 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, and entire; leaves are thick leathery, light green, with black spots on the upper side, sometimes covered with a few stellate hairs that fall off, initially covered with white stellate hairs on the lower side, and finally completely hairless; lateral veins are slightly obvious. The sori are distributed above the middle of the leaf blade.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hubei.

[Properties and flavors] "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan": "Slightly cold in nature, bitter and slightly spicy in taste."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan": "Removes dampness, relieves lung heat, and promotes urination. Treats cough, vomiting blood, and urinary incontinence."

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

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan"

As a common Chinese medicinal material, Spatholobi is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.