Chinese herbal medicine "Die Da Lao" grows in valleys, streamsides, thickets, or mixed forests. It is the stem, leaves, or roots of the plant Zingiberis Rhizoma. It has the effects of dispelling wind and activating collaterals, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and relieving pain. What are the methods of using "Die Da Lao" to treat menstrual disorders?
【Morphology of "Die Da Lao" Plant】
The Zingiberis Rhizoma is a shrub or small tree, 2-5m tall. The small branches are densely covered with long hard hairs, which soon fall off. The leaves are leathery, with 4-5 whorls; lanceolate or inverted-lanceolate elliptic, 10-22cm long, 2-6cm wide;
The apex is pointed, the base is blunt or nearly round, the upper surface is hairless, only the midrib is covered with short soft hairs at first, the lower surface is pale gray or yellowish-brown, covered with yellow soft hairs; the petiole is 2-6mm long, densely covered with long soft hairs.
The umbel inflorescences are 2-10, densely clustered on the upper part of the small branches; the total peduncle is 1-2cm long, covered with yellow-brown soft hairs; the total bracts are 4-7, covered with gray-brown silk hairs, each total bract contains 7-8 flowers; the petals are 4, lanceolate;
The stamens are 9, with long filaments and prominent, covered with long soft hairs. The fruit of Zingiberis Rhizoma is ovoid, about 1cm long, with a pointed apex. It flowers from April to November and fruits from November to January of the following year.
【Methods of using "Die Da Lao" to treat menstrual disorders】
Chinese medicine believes that "Die Da Lao" has the effects of dispelling wind and activating collaterals, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It is mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lower back and leg pain, limb paralysis, dysmenorrhea, and bruises.
Promote blood circulation and stop bleeding.
Treat blood vomiting, nosebleeds, irregular menstruation, and injuries from falls.
① "Chongqing Herbal Medicine": Promote Qi circulation, nourish the kidneys.
Treat blood vomiting, irregular menstruation, scabies.
② "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": Regulate menstruation, promote blood circulation, stop bleeding, and relieve pain.
Treat injuries from falls, fractures, infertility, irregular menstruation, and nosebleeds.
