The efficacy and function of Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata generally refers to Buddlea corylifolia. Buddaria alternifolia, Buddaria spp. Symbiotic on branches; leaves on twigs or short branches are small, oval or obovate. The flowers are arranged in lanceolate or pyramidal cymes; the flowers are fragrant; the calyx is bell-shaped, and the calyx lobes are triangular-lanceolate; the corolla is blue-purple; the pistil is located in the middle of the corolla tube cavity, the filaments are very short, and the anthers are long and ring-shaped; the ovary is long ovate, without hairs, and the column is ovate. The gourd is oblate; there are multiple seeds, which are slender and ring-shaped, dark red, and have short wings around the edges. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from July to October.

1. Astringent and blood-activating

The blood-activating effect of Bletilla striata is due to its ability to enhance the specificity of platelet factors, promote coagulation function in a relatively short period of time, promote the rapid conversion of thrombin, and inhibit the lytic reaction of free fatty acids, thus playing a partial blood-activating effect.

The astringent and blood-activating effects of Bletilla striata can be used to treat hemoptysis, hematemesis, traumatic bleeding, hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, and ulcer bleeding. The blood-activating effect of Bletilla striata is different from that of Panax notoginseng. Bletilla striata is an astringent and blood-activating herb, while Panax notoginseng is a blood-dispersing and blood-activating herb. In the treatment of diuresis, Panax notoginseng is more effective.

2. Reduce swelling and remove toxins

Bletilla striata has the effect of reducing swelling and removing toxins, and can treat bleeding sores, ulcers, carbuncles, chapped hands and feet, anal fissures, sores, etc.

3. Nourishes the lungs

Bletilla striata tastes slightly bitter, sweet and astringent, is cold in nature, enters the lung meridian, has the effect of moistening the lungs, and has a certain effect on the treatment of pulmonary emphysema, lung rot, and tuberculosis.

4. Beauty and skin care

Bletilla striata contains rich volatile oils and mucus, which have the effect of removing spots and whitening. It can be ground into powder and applied externally to remove the marks left by acne on the face, nourish and whiten the skin, and has the actual effect of beauty and skin care.

5. Antibacterial

Bletilla striata has a significant inhibitory effect on large and medium-sized tuberculosis bacteria, and can also have an inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria.

6. Anti-ulcer

Bletilla striata has anti-ulcer effect. It has high viscosity and can form a gelatinous film in the stomach, which can promote the healing of ulcer surface. In addition, the beneficial ingredients contained in Bletilla striata have antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus aureus, etc., and can form a protective film, thereby playing the role of preventing gastric infection.

2. The taboos of making tea with Bletilla striata are as follows:

1. If the patient has hemoptysis due to exogenous cold, or if the patient has just developed lung abscess, or if the patient has heat in the stomach and lungs, he should not drink white hyacinth tea to avoid affecting his health.

2. Bletilla striata has the effect of counteracting Aconitum after being taken, so you must be careful when taking it in daily life.

3. Bletilla striata cannot be used together with marble, plum kernel and sweet almond to avoid side effects on the human body. If Bletilla striata is used in daily life, it is best to use purple quartz as a messenger, so that it can play a greater role.

4. In the process of using Bletilla striata, the Chinese herbal medicines and foods that are used in combination should be taken with care. It is best not to use slightly cold medicines together with Bletilla striata to avoid affecting health.

5. Modern scientific research has found that Bletilla striata has a certain anti-tuberculosis effect, so scientific consumption has the effect of treating tuberculosis, but when taking it, you should also pay attention to preventing gastrointestinal ulcers.

6. Do not take a large amount of Bletilla striata tea. In traditional Chinese medicine, Bletilla striata is cold in nature. Taking a large amount of it can easily affect your health. It should not be taken for a long time.