Belamcanda Rhizome
Other name : Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis, Iris domestica, Leopard flower, leopard lily, she-gan, yakan, leopardblomst.
Belamcanda is a perennial herb that belongs to the iris family. Native to east Asia, it grows throughout China, Japan and Nepal, and can reach a height of just over three feet, with hermaphroditic, orange-yellow flowers. The rhizomes of the plant are used in herbal formulas. The rhizomes are usually harvested in the autumn, then washed, dried in the sun and sliced for later use.
Special Precautions of Belamcanda Rhizome
- Most plants in the iris family are considered to be slightly toxic, and therefore the root should preferably be used under the guidance of licensed herbalists or other qualified healthcare providers.
- Belamcanda is considered slightly toxic. As a result, belamcanda should not be taken by women during pregnancy, or by patients who have diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency.
- As of this writing, there are no known drug interactions associated with belamcanda rhizome. As always, make sure to consult with a licensed health care provider before taking belamcanda rhizome or any other herbal remedy or dietary supplement.
The benefits of Belamcanda Rhizome are
The blackberry lily root contains belamcandin, iridin, irigenin, tectorigenin, tectoridin, iristectoriginin A, irisflorentin, sheganone, tectoridin and tectorigenin. The seeds contain belamcandol andphenyl-10-pentadecene, and the aerial part of the plant contains mangiferin. According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, belamcanda rhizome has bitter and cold properties, and is associated with the Lung meridian. It is mostly used medicinally as a treatment for ailments related to the lungs and liver.
- Its main functions are to clear heat, remove toxins from the body, and clear the lungs.
- It is often used for throat-related conditions such as laryngitis, tonsillitis, and general pain and swelling in the throat.
- It also treats coughs and obstructions that may be caused by excess phlegm.
- The herb has been proven to be effective against a variety of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and traditionally it has also been used as an antidote for snake bites.
- the herb is believed to have a laxative effect.
- Externally, the herb has been used in the form of a poultice for minor injuries and skin irritation. It is still used traditionally as a treatment for rashes that can occur after working long hours in the rice fields (rice field dermatitis).
