The efficacy and function of long-stem orchid

Long-stem orchid is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this type of medicine is also widely used. When choosing long-stem orchid, you need to understand its efficacy, functions and contraindications. Let's take a look at it below.

[Other names] Bamboo orchid (Flora of Guangzhou), Stone Jade, Hu Lian, Grass Ginger (List of Medicinal Plants in Guangxi), Daye Liao Diaozhu (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines of Guangzhou Army), Wenhahai (Dai name).

[Source] The whole herb or rhizome of the orchid plant Bamboo Leaf Orchid . Available all year round. Use fresh or chopped and dried.

[Original morphology] Perennial erect herb, 1 to 1.5 meters high. The leaves are alternate, broadly linear, firm, 10-18 cm long, 2-3 cm wide, without petioles, and the leaf sheaths embrace the stem. The raceme is terminal, 2.5 to 8 cm long, and unbranched; the bracts are small and sunken; the flowers are white or pink; the calyx is 2.5 cm long or longer; the petals are ovate-rectangular, the lip is slightly longer, and the apex is broadly 3-lobed. The capsule is oblong, 5 cm long and 3 cm in diameter, and dehisces when ripe. Flowering period is autumn.

[Habitat distribution] It grows wild in moist grass or beside streams. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "bitter, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "It clears away heat and detoxifies, removes rheumatism, reduces inflammation, and acts as a diuretic. It can treat rheumatic waist and leg pain, stomachache, urinary tract infection, beriberi edema, and food poisoning."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of long-stem orchid. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.