Lotus root on stone

Lotus root on stone

(Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

[synonym] stone silkworm, true gold grass.

[source] it is the whole plant of Cymbidium.

[plant morphology] Cymbidium sinense

Perennial epiphytic herbs, about 10 cm high, fleshy. Rhizome creeping, stem node obvious, such as silkworm lying on the stone, usually purple red or yellow green. Leaves alternate, ovate lanceolate, dark green or purple black above, metallic luster, usually 3-5 golden yellow veins, dark red below. The flowers are white or pink.

Born on the shady wet rock in the valley. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan and other places.

[collection] all year round.

[flavor] sweet, slightly astringent and cool.

Functions and indications: Nourishing Yin and moistening lung, clearing heat and cooling blood. Treatment of tuberculosis, hemoptysis, neurasthenia, loss of appetite.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-3 yuan (fresh product, 3-5 yuan).