Pei Lan - Orchideeënkruid - Herba Eupatorii

Pei Lan (Eupatorium) is een aromatisch, neutraal kruid in de Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde (TCM) dat bekend staat om het transformeren van vocht, het ontwaken van de milt en het verfrissen van de mond. Het is afgeleid van de bovengrondse delen van Eupatorium fortunei en wordt gewaardeerd om zijn vermogen om vocht in de middelste brander te behandelen, wat gebrek aan eetlust, misselijkheid en een plakkerig gevoel in de mond kan veroorzaken. Pei Lan is ook effectief bij het oplossen van zomerhitte met vochtigheid, waardoor het een belangrijk kruid is voor spijsverteringsproblemen in hete, vochtige klimaten. De geurige natuur stimuleert zachtjes de milt en maag, verdrijft troebel vocht en helpt bij het herstellen van een frisse, schone smaak in de mond.
Functies en voordelen
Transforms Dampness and Awakens the SpleenImproves digestion by dispelling turbid dampness that causes bloating, nausea, and poor appetite.
Resolves Summer-Heat with DampnessClears damp-heat accumulation in hot weather, relieving fever, heaviness, and digestive sluggishness.
Refreshes the Mouth and Eliminates Bad BreathRemoves sticky taste and unpleasant odor caused by damp accumulation in the digestive system.
Supports Middle Burner FunctionHelps regulate the flow of Qi and digestive fluids for better nutrient absorption.
Indications (Who Can Benefit from It?)✔ Individuals with loss of appetite, bloating, and nausea from dampness.✔ People with bad breath and sticky mouth sensation from digestive damp accumulation.✔ Those experiencing summer-heat symptoms with digestive discomfort.✔ Patients in humid climates prone to damp-heat conditions.
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in TCMTongue: Thick, greasy coating, often white or yellow, indicating dampness in the middle burner.Pulse: Slippery or soggy, reflecting damp accumulation.
Related TCM PatternsDampness in the Middle Burner – Causes bloating, nausea, and poor appetite.Damp-Heat from Summer-Heat – Produces fever, heaviness, and digestive upset.Turbid Dampness – Leads to foul breath, sticky mouth, and sluggish digestion.
Clinical Applications (For Reference Only)Digestive Dampness – Relieves bloating, heaviness, and loss of appetite.Summer-Heat Dampness – Clears damp-heat and restores energy in hot weather.Halitosis from Dampness – Refreshes the mouth and eliminates odor.Nausea from Damp Accumulation – Settles the Stomach and restores balance.
Common Herbal Formulas with Pei LanOften combined with Huo Xiang for summer-heat dampness, or with Bai Dou Kou and Sha Ren for digestive damp stagnation.
Precautions & ContraindicationsAvoid in cases of Yin deficiency with heat signs.Not suitable for chronic dry mouth from fluid deficiency.Use with caution in prolonged high-dose applications.
Lifestyle & Dietary Recommendations✔ Eat light, aromatic foods such as fresh herbs and cooked vegetables to aid digestion.✔ Avoid greasy, fried, and overly sweet foods that worsen dampness.✔ In humid weather, consume cooling teas such as chrysanthemum and mint.✔ Engage in light movement to help circulate Qi and dispel dampness.
ConclusionPei Lan (Eupatorium) is a fragrant, damp-transforming herb in TCM that awakens the Spleen, refreshes the mouth, and relieves digestive discomfort caused by turbid dampness. It is particularly useful in humid climates and for summer-heat conditions affecting digestion.