The efficacy and function of Tianjiang shell

Tianjiang shell has a long history, and until now, the uses of Tianjiang shell are becoming more and more. I wonder if you friends know about the other functions of Tianjiang shell. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Other names] Tianjiang shell (New Reference for Medicinal Pieces), Luoluo pod (Pharmaceutical Science).

[Source] It is the fruit shell of the Asclepiadaceae plant. The ripe fruits are harvested in autumn, the shells are peeled and dried.

[Original morphology] The dried fruit shell is boat-shaped when opened, with a blunt base and a visible fruit stalk or a circular scar from shedding; the other end gradually becomes narrower and longer, with the top curled up; about 7 to 10 cm long and about 4 cm wide. The pericarp is about 1.5 mm thick, the outer surface is yellow-green with fibrous texture and wart-like protrusions; the inner surface is yellow-white, smooth and moist. The fiber is strong and not easy to break. Odorless. The best ones are dry, large, complete, green-yellow in color, and free of impurities.

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang and other places.

[Preparation] Cut off the fruit stalk and remove the seeds and fluff.

【Nature and flavor】 "New Reference for Medicinal Pieces": "Salty, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 Clears the lungs and resolves phlegm. It is used to treat cough with excessive sputum, lung wind and sputum asthma, whooping cough, shock, and measles that have not yet broken out.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine"

Regarding the Tianjiang shell introduced in the article, I hope everyone can learn more about the relevant information in daily life, so that you can correctly treat the disease when facing the troubles of the disease.