Lycopus lucidus Turcz., also known as Lycopus lucidus Turcz., also known as Lycopus lucidus Turcz., is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. The underground rhizome runs horizontally, has a hypertrophied apex, is nearly spindle-shaped, and takes root (fibrous roots) at the stem nodes. The above-ground stems are upright, four-sided, hollow, and generally unbranched. The leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate, with a wedge-shaped base, deeply serrated edges, and concave gland points on the back of the leaves. In spring and summer, the young stems and leaves can be picked for cold dressing, stir-frying, and making soup. The rhizome can be used as medicine. It has the functions of lowering blood fat, clearing the nine orifices, benefiting the joints, and nourishing qi and blood. The underground part is dried and used as medicine, and its functions are equivalent to Cordyceps sinensis.

Food value

Bamboo shoots are rich in starch, protein, minerals, and also contain adenose, glucose, lactose, sucrose, stachyose, etc., which can provide the human body with Abundant energy. Each 100 grams of fresh ground bamboo shoots contains 4.3 grams of protein, 0.7 grams of fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 4.7 grams of crude fiber, 6.33 mg of carotene, 1.4 mg of niacin, and vitamins B1, B2, C and various mineral elements. , volatile oil, tannic acid, phenols, azeolin, stachyose, galactose, amino acids, etc. In spring and summer, the young stems and leaves can be picked for cold dressing, stir-frying, and making soup. The white and swollen underground stolons dug out after late autumn are mainly eaten fresh or fried, or made into pickles. The taste is a treasure of wild vegetables.

Medicinal value

Bamboo shoots have the functions of lowering blood lipids, clearing the nine orifices, sharpening joints, and nourishing qi and blood. It can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote water and reduce swelling, and is used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis, abdominal pain, and edema. Nature and flavor: sweet, pungent, warm.

① "Jiayou Materia Medica": "Warm, non-toxic."

② "Famine-Rescuing Materia Medica": "Sweet."

③ "Compendium" : "Sweet and pungent, warm, non-toxic." Functions and Indications: Promoting blood circulation, replenishing Qi, and eliminating water. Treats vomiting blood, epistaxis, postpartum abdominal pain, and vaginal discharge.

① "Supplementary Materials on Materia Medica": "Invigorates the nine orifices, unblocks blood vessels, drains pus and cures bleeding."

② "Rihuazi Materia Medica": "Relieves nasal congestion, vomiting blood, postpartum Pain in the heart and stomach. "

③ "Classification of Herbal Medicines": "It harmonizes qi and nourishes blood, nourishes essence and strengthens qi, and cures weakness and pale complexion in women." "

④ "Compilation of Commonly Used Folk Herbal Medicines": " Treat weakness, replenish qi, eliminate water, and treat leucorrhea. "

Clinical prescriptions

1. Treat amenorrhea: 30 grams of bamboo shoots, 10 grams of red peony root, 30 grams of cooked rehmannia root, and angelica root. 9 grams, Motherwort 30 grams, Cyperus 9 grams. Decoction in water, 2 doses daily.

2. Treat postpartum blood stasis and abdominal pain: 30 grams of ground bamboo shoots, 10 grams of red peony root, 9 grams of angelica root, 9 grams of frankincense, 9 grams of myrrh, 9 grams of peach kernel, and 6 grams of safflower. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

3. Treat bruises: 30 grams of ground bamboo shoots, 10 grams of peach kernels, 9 grams of safflower, 12 grams of angelica root, 30 grams of cooked rehmannia root, 10 grams of red peony root, 10 grams of Citrus aurantium husk, 9 grams of frankincense, 9 grams of myrrh, decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

Dosage and usage: 10-30 grams each time. Decoction in water.

Usage Note: Do not take it if you have weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea and abdominal pain. [5]

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