The efficacy and function of purple fish lamp grass

Purple fish lamp grass is rich in nutritional value and high in medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine purple fish lamp grass.

[Other name] Gastrodia elata (Herbal Prescriptions), not eaten by sheep (Compilation of Common Folk Herbs).

[Source] The whole herb or root of the Poppy family plant Corydalis occidentalis . The whole herb is harvested in March and April, and the tubers are harvested in May and June.

[Original form] Engraved-leaf Corydalis, also known as: Split-bract Corydalis.

[Habitat distribution] It grows under hilly forests, beside ditches or in rocky places. It also grows in moist places on roadsides or near villages. Distributed in Taiwan, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Hebei.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains a variety of bioalkaloids: protoopine, sanguinarine, coptisine, corydaline, corydaline, isocorydaline, acetylcorydaline, acetylisocorydaline, corydaline, l-tetrahydrocorydaline, (+)-14-epicorydaline, methyl corydalate, corydaline amine, N-formylcorydaline, corydaline sinensis, corydaline sternii, heterogeneous dicentraline, oxalocarpine, qingfengteng alkaloid, deep mountain corydaline, and dicentraline l-corydaline, etc. It also contains nonaconitol-10 and undecanoyl alcohol.

[Pharmacological action] In vitro, low concentrations of Coptis chinensis have an antibacterial effect on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. In vivo tests show that its anti-infection effect is superior to that of sulfonamides. The drug concentration in the blood and tissues is maintained for a long time, and the excretion rate from urine and feces is slow. The median lethal dose for mice is greater than 16 for oral administration and greater than 8 g/kg for subcutaneous injection.

[Properties and flavors] ① "Cao Mu Bian Fang": "pungent, highly toxic."

【Functions and indications】Insecticidal and detoxifying. Treat scabies and ringworm.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: mash and apply, decoct in water for washing, or grind the root tuber and apply the juice.

【Note】 ① "Collection of Common Folk Herbal Medicines": "Use with caution when taking internally, and it is advisable to boil for a long time. Use red flowers, and avoid taking yellow and white flowers."

[Additional prescription] ① For treating various stubborn tinea and psoriasis: grind the head (tuber) of Aconite scabra into wine and vinegar, and apply externally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records"

After the above introduction to the purple flower fish lamp grass, we have a detailed understanding of the purple flower fish lamp grass. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of purple flower fish lamp grass and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.