The efficacy and function of Yarrow

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us now learn about the medicinal material Yarrow.

[Alias] Berry bran vine.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and leaves of the Meliaceae plant Chinaberry.

[Original form] Berry neem shrub or small tree, 1-10m high. The bark is light brown; the twigs are covered with fine hairs when young, gradually becoming hairless. The odd-pinnate compound leaves are alternate, 8-25cm long with petioles, and the rachis is sparsely pubescent to glabrous; the leaflets are 9-13, opposite, with short petioles, and the leaf blades are membranous, oblong to elliptical, 1.5-8cm long, 1-3cm wide, with short acuminate apex, broad cuneate base, entire margin, glabrous above or sparsely pubescent along the midrib, and sparsely, closely pubescent along the midrib and lateral veins below. The panicle is 8-13cm long and nearly glabrous; the flowers are bisexual, 5-merous, white or light yellow, and about 3mm in diameter; the calyx teeth are broadly triangular and covered with fine soft hairs on the outside; the petals are membranous, oblong, about 2.5mm long, short-pointed, and nearly glabrous; the stamen tube is glabrous; and the ovary is glabrous. The fruit is purple-red and about 4mm in diameter. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruit ripening period is from December to February of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in evergreen broad-leaved forests, sparse forests or shrubs at an altitude of 500-1600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Soothes wind and relieves exterior symptoms; stops malaria. Mainly cold; itchy skin; malaria

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing; or mash and apply on the affected area.

【Note】 "National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Pregnant women should not take it."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to Yarrowia ovata. Since it is a Chinese medicinal material, we can eat it with confidence. Yarrowia ovata has a very good effect on improving all aspects of the human body.