Anoectochilus roxburghii, also known as Anoectochilus roxburghii, has the effects of cooling blood, expelling wind, removing dampness and detoxifying, and has therapeutic effects on cough due to lung heat, hemoptysis, hematuria, convulsion, tetanus, edema and rheumatalgia.

Anoectochilus roxburghii is the whole grass of Anoectochilus roxburghii leaves and Anoectochilus roxburghii in Orchidaceae, which tastes sweet and cool. Modern pharmacological studies have found that anoectochilus roxburghii contains 3- glucopyranosyl -4- hydroxybutyrate and its derivatives, vitamin C and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc, which have the functions of protecting liver, resisting inflammation, calming and relieving pain.

The edible method of anoectochilus roxburghii is decoction for oral administration, and the daily dose is generally 9 15g, or taken according to the doctor's advice. In addition, anoectochilus roxburghii can also be used externally, that is, fresh anoectochilus roxburghii can be mashed and applied to the affected area.

This content was reviewed by Fan Weiwei, Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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