monorchid herminium herb

monorchid herminium herb

(Shaanxi Chinese herbal medicine)

[alias] head seven, open arrow.

[source] it is the whole plant with roots of Orchidaceae.

[plant morphology] Cymbidium goeringii

Perennial herbs. The tuberous roots are globose or ovate, about 1 cm in diameter, and the surface is grayish yellow to grayish brown after drying, with longitudinal wrinkles. Stem erect, 15-35 cm high. Leaves alternate, usually 2, on the lower part of stem, rare 3; leaf elliptic lanceolate, 4-10 cm long, 1-2 cm wide, apex pointed, base embracing stem, entire, parallel vein. Spikes terminal, 3-20 cm long; flowers yellow green, labellum absent, 3-lobed. Capsule oblong, about 6 millimetres long. It blooms in summer.

Born on hillside grassland. Distribution of northeast and Gansu, Shaanxi, Hebei and other places.

[collection] it is used for digging and drying in autumn.

[flavor] sweet and warm.

Functions and indications: strengthen the heart and kidney, generate fluid and quench thirst, invigorate the spleen and stomach, regulate menstruation and activate blood circulation. Treatment of neurasthenia, insomnia, dizziness, irritability, thirst, do not want to eat.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoct soup, 3-4 yuan; or soak yellow rice wine.