Zanjiaolian

Zanjiaolian

(Wenshan Chinese herbal medicine)

Hexagonal vertebrae.

[source] it is the tuberous root of Pholidota yunnanensis.

[plant morphology] Pholidota yunnanensis

Perennial herbs. Pseudobulb is 10-15 cm long, 1-2 cm thick, hexagonal, big at the bottom and small at the top, like a cone. The stem is 50-80 cm high with leaf sheath at the base. Leaves 5-7, lower leaves larger, long lanceolate, apex pointed.

Born in the deep mountains and forests, at the foot of trees or stone crevices and other damp places. It is distributed in Yunnan.

[collection] all year round. Fresh or sliced, dried and powdered.

[flavor] bitter, slightly numb, cool, with little poison.

Functions and indications: clearing away heat and dampness, dispersing wind and relieving pain. Treatment of dyspepsia, abdominal pain, carbuncle sore swelling poison, rheumatic pain.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: rinse with boiling water at the end of research, 1-2 points. External use: apply wine to the affected area.

[should avoid] pregnant women should not take it.

[note] this product is toxic, so the dosage should be strictly controlled when taking orally. Overdose can cause vomiting and diarrhea. In addition to symptomatic treatment, ginger juice can be used to rescue.