Herba Herminii Bulleyi
Aliases：Xiǎo Zōng Xiāng (literally "Little Palm Village") and Bēn Zhū Mì (literally "Running Pig Search"). (These are alternative names for Zhú Lán Cǎo, i.e., Herminium coiloglossum / Herminium bulleyi.)
Zhú Lán Cǎo (Zhu Lancao) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the whole herb of Herminium coiloglossum Schltr. (also known as Herminium bulleyi (Rolfe) Tang et Wang), a plant belonging to the family Orchidaceae. It was first recorded in Hainan Yaozhi (Hainan Medicinal Records).
Efficacy & Actions
Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang.
Indications
Soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, impotence, and spermatorrhea.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 9–15 g; for larger doses, 15–30 g may be used.
Medicinal Parts
Whole herb.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
