Tiger Tongue: A remedy for sore throats and hoarseness

Snake plant is often used to decorate homes because of its feng shui meaning. Many people know this plant, but not everyone knows the healing effects of tiger tongue. Let's find out through the article below.

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• 1. Introduction of medicinal herbs
• 2. Chemical composition
• 3. Pharmacological properties
• 4. Uses
• 5. Dosage
• 6. Experience remedy

1. Introduction of medicinal herbs

Description

Common names: Tiger tail is also known as Tiger with yellow leaf margin or Green tiger tongue, Red tail, Tiger tail orchid, Kim Bien tiger tail orchid. Scientific name: Sansevieria trifasciata Hort. ex Prain var. laurentii (De Willd.) NE Brown, of the family Dracaenaceae .

Herbaceous plant 30 - 50cm high, rhizomes grow horizontally. Leaves are long stripe protruding from thick base, petiole transversely striped, leaf margin yellow rim. The leaves are usually dark green, glossy. The flowers of the plant are pale greenish white, about 3cm to 4cm long, with 6 oblong and soft petals. Lilac flowers are quite soft, in contrast to the hardiness of the plant, but flowers of this plant are rare. Orange-yellow spherical fruit.

The plant has medicinal effects that few people know about

Distribution

The plant originated in the tropics of West Africa, grown as an ornamental, and now becomes a wild plant in the plains and mountains. Can be planted with rhizomes. The leaves are harvested all year round, usually used fresh.

Parts used

Use the leaves of the plant to make medicine.

>> Many other medicinal herbs are also used as ornamentals besides the therapeutic effect. Read more: Flamingos: Not just an ornamental plant .

2. Chemical composition

• The root contains the alkaloid sansevierin. Fresh leaf juice contains aconitic acid, polifenol, sterols and alkaloids. Dried rhizomes and roots contain alkaloids and aloe-emodin resin.
• Phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract showed the presence of phytoconstituents such as glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, anthraquinones and glycosides.

Plants and flowers Tiger Tongue

3. Pharmacological properties

• The alkaloids present in medicinal herbs are recognized to have the same effect on the cardiovascular system as digitalin but not as strong.
• Some other ingredients in medicinal herbs such as aloe-emodin, barbaloin and aloin have the effect of stimulating digestion , helping the stomach contract more evenly.
• Gel from medicinal leaves has relatively good antibacterial ability, especially can respond to tuberculosis bacteria.
• The aethyl acetate extract of the leaves of the plant inhibits the growth of E. coli and S. aureus.

4. Uses

• The medicine is recognized by Oriental medicine documents as having a sour taste and cool properties.
• Medicinal herbs are included in the waste business.
• Uses: Detoxify, eliminate rotten organisms, clear heat.
• Treatment : Medicinal herbs are often used to treat coughs caused by colds, hoarseness, sore throats, purulent ear infections, burns, toxic ulcers, stumbling blocks, etc.

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5. Dosage

Use 6-12g leaves per day.

6. Experience remedy

6.1. Sore throat, hoarseness, cough

• Preparation: 6 – 12g tiger tongue leaves with a little salt.
• Implementation: Medicinal herbs should be washed and finely chopped. Chew directly with granulated salt to release water and then swallow slowly. Apply 2 times a day regularly until symptoms gradually improve.

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6.2. Otitis media with purulent discharge

• Preparation: A few leaves of the tiger tongue.
• Implementation: Clean the medicinal herbs and put them on a charcoal fire until they fade away. Crush it and decant the water. Use this medicine to put 4-5 drops in the ear. Perform with a frequency of 3-4 times / day until symptoms are relieved.

6.4. Burn

• Preparation: 2-3 leaves of tiger tongue in fresh form.
• Implementation: Take the leaves to wash and then cut horizontally. Take the gel in the leaves to apply directly to the damaged skin. Do it twice a day in the morning and evening. Maintain regularly for several days.

6.5. Support the treatment of peptic ulcer disease

• Preparation: About 2 leaves of fresh tiger tongue.
• Implementation: Take the medicinal herbs to wash and then scrape out the gel inside. Mix with warm boiling water to drink once a day. Each course of treatment lasts for 1 month continuously.

6.6. Helps relieve asthma attacks

• Preparation: 2 - 3 fresh leaves of the plant.
• Implementation: Wash the medicinal herbs, cut the gel inside the leaves. Then mix in a cup of hot boiling water. Place your nose near the mouth of the cup to steam. Using once a day will help open the airway very well.

6.7. Supports the treatment of digestive tract diseases

• Preparation: 2-3 fresh tiger tongue leaves.
• Implementation: It is necessary to wash the medicinal herbs with diluted salt water. Then put it in the juicer. Only use about 2-3 times / week, persist until the disease tends to be in remission.

6.8. Indigestion, belching

• Preparation: 1 handful of fresh tiger tongue leaves.
• Implementation: Wash the leaves of the tiger tongue and then crush it. Decant the water, remove the residue. Drink only once a day.

6.9. Dermatitis

• Preparation: About 3 leaves of fresh tiger tongue.
• Implementation: Wash the herbs, cut them into small pieces and put them in the mortar to crush. Strain the water to remove the residue. Then proceed to clean the damaged skin and apply the drug water. It should be done regularly twice a day.

The information about the tiger tongue tree above is for reference only. Readers should not arbitrarily mix remedies that use. To limit side effects and unwanted effects, readers should consult a doctor before using.