Spring sand flower

Spring sand flower

(yinpianxinshen)

[synonym] Amomum villosum (Chinese Medical Dictionary).

[source] it is the flower and peduncle of Amomum villosum. For plant morphology, please refer to "Amomum villosum".

[herbal medicine] the dried flowers and peduncles are all lavender, and the flowers are soft and small; peduncles are 20-30 cm long with nodes; those cut into segments are 2 cm long. It has a slight aroma.

[Xing Wei] Chinese Medical Dictionary: "Xin, Ping, non-toxic. "

[functions and indications] 1. Chinese Medical Dictionary: "it can benefit the lung, quicken the diaphragm, regulate the middle and stomach. "

② "Yinpianxinshen": "broaden the chest, regulate qi, resolve phlegm, treat asthma and cough. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 coin; or into pills, powder.