Ganban Gui, also known as Dryopteris Crassirhizoma, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that can effectively treat body edema. It is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces. So what does Ganban Gui look like in its original form?
Image of Ganban Gui
[Treatment of Body Edema with Ganban Gui]
Ganban Gui is a type of Chinese medicinal herb that has the ability to eliminate water and reduce swelling in the body. When experiencing body edema, this herb can be directly used for treatment, preferably in combination with other herbs that have diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
The specific recipe is as follows: Ganban Gui (3 grams), Leigongteng (5 grams), Cheqiancao and Tianqing Di Baicao (4 grams each), Lulutong (5 pieces). Soak all the herbs in water and then boil them in a pot.
[Benefits and Effects of Ganban Gui]
1. Cough Relief: Ganban Gui has the ability to relieve cough and alleviate its symptoms. It can also be used topically to soothe and relieve skin itching and pain.
2. Heat-clearing and Detoxifying: Ganban Gui can clear heat and detoxify the body. It is effective in treating snake bites, eczema, and can also be used externally to treat scabies.
3. Treatment of Sores and Abscesses: Ganban Gui can be used to treat sores and abscesses. It can be applied topically as a decoction or directly as a poultice, effectively reducing discomfort and symptoms.
4. Diuresis and Jaundice Reduction: Ganban Gui has a bitter and cold nature, which can clear damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder, making it effective in treating damp-heat jaundice. It can also be used to treat nephritis and edema.
[Botanical Characteristics of Ganban Gui]
Ganban Gui is a perennial herbaceous plant. The stem is ridged and reddish-brown, with downward-pointing hooks.
The leaves are alternate, shield-shaped, with leaf blades nearly triangular, measuring 4-6 cm long and 5-8 cm wide. The tips are pointed, and the base is nearly heart-shaped or truncate. The lower surface of the leaves has sparse hooked thorns along the veins. The leaf sheath is nearly circular and clasps the stem. The leaf stalk is long and sparsely covered in downward-pointing hooks.
The inflorescence is a short spike, with round bracts. The corolla is deeply divided into 5 petals, pale pink or white. As it matures, it enlarges, becomes fleshy, and turns deep blue. The plant has 8 stamens and a 3-cleft pistil. The fruit is a spherical achene enclosed within the fleshy, blue perianth. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from September to October.
