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Twoleaf hoodshaped orchid herb

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Bai Bu Huan Yang Dan (Herba Neottianthes Cucullatae)


The drug is the dried or fresh entire herb of Neoltiasnthe cucullata (L.) Schltr. (family Orchidaceae), growing in woods, near forests, and distributed in Northeast China, North China and Shaanxi, Xinjiang Anhu, Henan Sichuan, Yunnan.

  1. 百步还阳丹
  2. Bai Bu Huan Yang Dan
  3. Herba Neottianthes Cucullatae

The Effect of Twoleaf hoodshaped orchid herb


Sweet, neutral; heart and liver meridians entered.


It is used to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, set a fracture and promote tissue regeneration; for the treatment of the coma due to trauma, traumatic injuries, fracture.

Dosage and Administrations

It is made into powder for oral taking. 1.5~3 g is taken each time. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.