The efficacy and function of Zhulan

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material Zhulan? Let us introduce it below.

【Other name】 Caviar orchid

[Source] Chloranthus spicatus (Thunb.) Makino, a plant of the Chloranthus genus of the Chloranthus family , is used as medicine with its whole plant . Collect in summer, wash, slice and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, sweet, slightly astringent, warm.

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism and strengthen tendons and bones. Used for colds, rheumatic joint pain, and trauma.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Compendium of Materia Medica"

The above is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal herb Zhulan. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.