The efficacy and function of longan orchid

Changnianlan is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice and has high health value. For people with poor physical constitution, eating Changnianlan can greatly improve their physical health. Today I will introduce Changnianlan to you.

[Alias] Bloody Leaf and a Gun

[Source] Medicinal material source: the pseudobulb and whole herb of the Orchidaceae plant Orchidaceae.

[Original form] Solitary orchid, terrestrial plant, 10-18cm tall. The pseudobulb is broadly ovate, with 2-3 nodes, about 1 cm in diameter, and fleshy. There is one leaf at the terminal end; petiole 5.5-9.5cm long; leaf blade nearly circular or broadly elliptical, 6.5-11cm long, 5-8cm wide, acute or acuminate at apex, rounded at base, entire margin, purple-red on the back, with 9-11 veins. The scape grows from the tip of the pseudobulb, is erect, and has a flower at the end; the bracts are small and fall off early; the flowers are lavender, 4-5cm in diameter; the sepals are oblong-lanceolate, 3.2cm long, 8mm wide, obtuse at the apex, and have glands; the petals are wider, obliquely obovate-lanceolate, 2.8cm long, 1.2cm wide, obtuse at the apex, and have glands; the lip grows at the base of the column, is elliptic, 2.5cm long, with a rounded base and 3 lobes, the middle lobe is oblique, nearly kidney-shaped, with wrinkled crenates on the edge and claws, and there are 5 appendages on the lip disc, and the side lobes are erect, obliquely ovate-triangular; the spur is thick, angular, and slightly curved; the column is long, with broad wings, and there is no column foot; the ovary is 7-8mm long. Flowering period is April.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under forests or in the shade and wet places at the edge of forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; cools blood; detoxifies. Mainly used for cough; blood in sputum; heat furuncle and furuncle

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of Perennial Orchid. I hope it can help all my friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of Perennial Orchid are very powerful. Therefore, you can use Perennial Orchid in daily life to better promote your health.