As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Bamboo Leaf Ginseng has many benefits. Let's take a look at the Bamboo Leaf Ginseng picture and its botanical characteristics.
[Botanical Characteristics of Bamboo Leaf Ginseng]
Bamboo Leaf Ginseng, also known as Guangdong Bamboo Leaf Ginseng, Mountain Bamboo Flower, Yixianxiang, Bamboo Stem Grass, Yuzhu Grass, Baizi Grass, Bamboo Leaf Grass.
The rhizome grows horizontally, with a hard texture and a nodular shape; the roots are thick and long, fleshy. The stem is 50-150cm tall, with a diameter of about 1cm, and has more branched branches in the upper part.
The leaves are papery, lanceolate to narrowly elliptic-lanceolate, 5-12cm long, 1-5cm wide, gradually tapering to a long point at the tip, with a nearly circular base, obvious 3-7 veins, and papillary protrusions on the lower veins and edges, with short petioles.
The umbel inflorescence has 3-10 flowers, borne on short branches opposite the upper leaves; peduncle is long (1-)2-4cm, slightly rough; flowers are purple; petals are obliquely lanceolate, 1.5-2.8cm long, 4-5mm wide, with a pointed tip, papillary protrusions on the edges, and a 2-3mm distance at the base; stamens are hidden inside, anthers are 3-4mm long, filaments are 8-11mm long; ovaries are about 3mm long, and the length of the stigma and style is 3-4 times the length of the ovary.
The berry is 8-10mm in diameter and contains 2-3(-5) seeds. The seeds are dark brown and about 5mm in diameter. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October.
[Benefits of Bamboo Leaf Ginseng]
Bamboo Leaf Ginseng has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, relaxing tendons and activating blood circulation, clearing heat and phlegm, and stopping cough. It is mainly used for rheumatism, joint and lower back pain, bruises, fractures, fatigue, heat in the bones, pulmonary tuberculosis with hemoptysis, hot cough, and burns.
1. "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": "Dispels wind and heat, relaxes tendons and activates blood circulation."
2. "Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine": "Nourishes yin and replenishes deficiency, dispels wind and dampness, invigorates collaterals and relieves pain. It is used to treat fatigue, heat in the bones, pulmonary tuberculosis, palpitations and shortness of breath, and rheumatic lower back and leg pain. It is also effective for sciatica."
[Application of Bamboo Leaf Ginseng in Prescription]
1. Treatment of paralysis of the hands and feet: 60g of Mountain Bamboo Flower root, 1 chicken egg. Stew with water and eat the soup with the egg.
2. Treatment of rheumatic pain: 18g of Mountain Bamboo Flower root, 15g of Honghaier root, 9g each of Radix Rubiae, Daxueteng root, and Huci root. Soak in 500ml of white wine for 7 days, take 15-60ml each time, once in the morning and evening.
3. Treatment of back pain: a suitable amount of Mountain Bamboo Flower root. Grind into powder, take 6g each time, dissolve in water or wine, once in the morning and evening. (Prescriptions 1-3 are from "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine")
4. Treatment of fatigue and heat in the bones: 60g of Bamboo Leaf Ginseng, 30g each of White Ginseng, Huangjing, and Xixin, stew with pork. ("Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine")
[Bamboo Leaf Ginseng Picture]
Bamboo Leaf Ginseng Picture
Bamboo Leaf Ginseng Picture
