How much is Paris polyphylla per jin? Benefits and effects explained
Paris polyphylla, also known as Chixiu, Shixiu, Ziheche, etc., has a wide range of uses in traditional Chinese medicine. Some friends may be completely confused when they see this name, right? Here we introduce this plant, as well as its price and benefits.
Paris polyphylla is a plant of the genus Paris in the family Liliaceae. It is characterized by a single flower emerging from a whorl of leaves, and the shape of the flower closely resembles its leaves. It generally grows on mountain slopes, under forest canopy, or in moist places by streams, and is mainly distributed in Bhutan, Vietnam, Sikkim, Nepal, as well as China's Guizhou, Yunnan, Xizang, Sichuan and Taiwan, China. Paris polyphylla has a very long history in China, and was once recorded as “Zaoxiu” in the Shennong Bencao Jing.
The price of Paris polyphylla varies greatly depending on variety, quality, place of origin and market. Generally speaking, domestic products are divided into three grades: general goods cost 200-300 yuan per jin, selected goods cost 400-500 yuan per jin, and premium-grade Paris polyphylla costs even more, at 600-700 yuan per jin. Of course, the prices here are for reference only; the specific price should be based on the local market.
Paris polyphylla has many benefits. Known ones include clearing heat and detoxifying, treating carbuncles and swelling, chronic cough from pulmonary tuberculosis, traumatic injuries, snake and insect bites, lymphatic tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, etc. It has special effects on treating a variety of high-incidence diseases in humans, and is also one of the main ingredients of Yunnan Baiyao. In many traditional Chinese medicine classics in China, there are also many records about Paris polyphylla, which will not be listed one by one here.
Besides being used medicinally, Paris polyphylla also has strong ornamental value. Its shape is peculiar, its leaves are green, glossy and tender, there are leaves (flowers) on the leaves, and flowers within flowers. Its fruit is like pomegranate seeds, hanging in abundance and crystal clear, like pearls and agate, especially delightful. Because of its remarkable medicinal effects and high ornamental value, Paris polyphylla is often dug up by people, so its wild resources are on the verge of extinction. It is now listed by the state as a second-class rare and endangered protected plant for protection.
However, fortunately, with advances in artificial cultivation techniques, artificial cultivation of Paris polyphylla is gradually being carried out. Many farmers in the Yunnan-Guizhou region grow and propagate Paris polyphylla as a cash crop, but the planting scale is very small and has not been carried out on a large scale. The current situation of wild Paris polyphylla is still worth worrying about.
The above is the relevant knowledge about Paris polyphylla. Friends who study traditional Chinese medicine must be very familiar with this medicinal herb, and friends who like growing flowers might as well try planting one, as it can also remove harmful gases from the home.