Do you know the effects and functions of Bletilla striata?

We all know that there are many types of Chinese medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine. If you are not a professional, you may not even recognize half of them. So have you heard of Bletilla striata? What are the effects and functions of Bletilla striata? Our knowledge of Bletilla striata often only exists in prescriptions. In fact, it is a traditional Chinese medicine with many functions. It has good effects on stopping bleeding and reducing swelling of the skin, moistening the lungs, etc.

The efficacy and function of Bletilla striata

1. Astringent and hemostatic

The hemostatic effect of Bletilla striata is because it can enhance the activity of platelet factors, causing blood to coagulate in a shorter period of time, allowing thrombin to be generated quickly, while inhibiting the activity of plasmin, thereby achieving a local hemostatic effect.

The astringent and hemostatic effect of Bletilla striata can be used for symptoms such as coughing up blood, vomiting blood, traumatic bleeding, coughing up blood due to tuberculosis, and ulcer bleeding.

The hemostatic effect of Bletilla striata is different from that of Panax notoginseng. Bletilla striata is astringent and hemostatic, while Panax notoginseng is blood stasis dispersing and hemostatic. In the treatment of bleeding disorders, Panax notoginseng is the best.

2. Reduce swelling and promote tissue regeneration

Bletilla striata has the effect of reducing swelling and promoting tissue regeneration. It can treat bleeding sores, ulcers, carbuncles, chapped hands and feet, anal fissures, sores, etc.

3. Nourish the lungs

Bletilla striata tastes bitter, sweet and astringent, is slightly cold in nature, enters the lung meridian, has the effect of tonifying the lungs, and is effective in treating pulmonary emphysema, lung lesions and tuberculosis.

4. Beauty

Bletilla striata contains rich volatile oils and mucus, and has the effect of whitening and removing spots. Grinding it into powder and applying it externally can eliminate the traces of acne on the face, moisturize and whiten the skin, and have a beauty effect.

5. Antibacterial

Bletilla striata has a significant inhibitory effect on large tuberculosis bacteria and can also inhibit Gram-positive bacteria.

6. Anti-ulcer

Bletilla striata has anti-ulcer effect. It is highly sticky 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 effects on Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, etc., and can form a protective film, thereby preventing stomach infections.