Description:
The four season orchid (scientific name: cymbidium ensifolium) is a species of orchid, also known as the golden-thread orchid, spring orchid, burned-apex orchid, rock orchid and Lan Cao (兰草, 建兰) in Chinese. The plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) as analgesic, blood circulation promoter and antitussive.
Odour & Nature:
Pungent, sweet, bitter, neutral.
Channels:
The four season orchid functions by influencing the heart, spleen and lung.
Uses, Health Benefits of Four-season Orchid & Medical Formulas:
Relieving Cough And Reducing sputum
A decoction of root of four season orchid is taken orally to relieve cough and reducing septum and mucus.
Improving Vision
A decoction of flower of four season orchid is taken to treat blurry vision and improve eyesight.
Wind Diseases
A decoction of root of four season orchid is used externally to treat wind diseases.
The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.