Bird's Nest is also known as Ci Qiu Jing. It is recorded in the "Pharmacopoeia of Hunan Province". It is the stems and branches of the plant Kalopanax septemlobus (Thunb.) Koidz. of the Araliaceae family. It can be harvested all year round, washed, sliced, and used fresh or dried.
[Processing Method] Take the original medicinal material, scrape off the thorns, soak until partially translucent, sprinkle with water to moisten, cut into thin slices, and dry.
[Appearance of the prepared slices] They are round and thin slices, with a very thin epidermis and cortex, and a white soft medulla in the center. The medulla of young stems is wide, and the wood is narrow; the medulla of old stems is smaller, and the wood is wide and light. It has a slight aroma, a slightly bitter taste, and a slightly spicy flavor.
[Processing function] Bird's Nest has a spicy and mild taste, and is neutral in nature. It has a slight toxicity. It has the functions of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. Processing makes the medicinal material clean and facilitates the dissolution of active ingredients, making it easier to formulate and prepare. It is used for rheumatism, gastric pain, and injuries from falls and blows.
