The efficacy and function of bamboo leaf banana

I wonder if you have ever heard of the bamboo-leaf banana. Bamboo-leaf banana has great benefits for regulating our body and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about bamboo-leaf banana.

【Alias】 Ge Yan [Tai name]

[Source] Donax canaeformis (Forst.) K. Schum. of the Marantaceae family, its tubers or stems are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】Taiwan, Guangdong and Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】Light, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, relieves cough and asthma, and has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. It is mainly used to treat tuberculosis, tracheitis, bronchitis, asthma, high fever, measles, combined pneumonia, colds, fever, and various skin diseases.

[Usage and Dosage] 2-4 qian, decocted in water or 3-5 fen of dry powder, taken with boiled water. For external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

The utilization rate of bamboo leaf banana in traditional Chinese medicine is still very high, and it can be used to treat many diseases. We should eat bamboo banana after fully understanding its effects and functions. I hope everyone doesn’t eat carelessly.