The efficacy and function of rock shoots

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. Rock shoots are a common Chinese medicinal material. Let's learn about it together below.

[Other names] Tonglan, rock horn, carnation, rock bamboo, bone-setting dan [Dali, Yunnan]

[Source] The whole plant of Thunia alba (Lindl.) Reichb. f. of the Orchidaceae family is used as medicine . It can be harvested in all seasons and is mostly used fresh, or it can be cut into sections, dried, and ground into powder for later use.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and set bones. Used for fractures, bruises, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 cents, decocted in water or soaked in wine and taken orally; for external use, appropriate amount can be mashed for application on fresh products, or dry powder can be mixed with water or wine and applied to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines from Yunnan"

Based on the above summary, rock shoots still have certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that rock shoots should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.