The efficacy and function of Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia elata seeds are a very familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. They are the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of Gastrodia elata seeds!

[Alias] Return the tube (from "Miscellaneous Feelings on Health").

[Source] It is the fruit of Gastrodia elata , a plant of the orchid family.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Gastrodia elata".

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Take the seeds and make a drink to remove heat."

[Additional prescription] To invigorate Qi and consolidate essence, replenish blood, and blacken hair: half a liang of Huantongzi, half a liang of Euryale ferox, two liang of honeysuckle, and two liang of Psoralea corylifolia (soaked in wine for three days in spring, one day in summer, two days in autumn, and five days in winter, roasted, and ground into powder). Grind each into powder, and make pills the size of walnuts with honey paste. Take 50 pills each time, on an empty stomach with salt water or warm wine. (Miscellaneous Notes on Health)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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