The efficacy and function of celery root

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine Celery Root are very great. We can often see Celery Root in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of Celery Root will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine Celery Root.

【Other name】 Chinese Angelica

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Umbelliferae plant Celery.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 40-90cm tall. The roots are fusiform; the stems are hollow, with longitudinal stripes, purple at the bottom, and glabrous. The basal leaves wither early, the leaves on the lower stem have long petioles and leaf sheaths at the base; the leaf blades are two to three times ternate-pinnatipartite, each pinna has three pairs of petioles, and the ultimate segments are lanceolate-linear and glabrous; the leaves on the upper stem are smaller, the leaf blades are once pinnately divided and sessile. The compound umbels are terminal and lateral, 5-9cm in diameter, with rays of unequal length; there are no bracts; the bracteoles are narrowly linear, unequal in length, and reflexed; the petals are white or lavender, with the outer one slightly longer. The fruit is ovate or elliptical, 3-4mm long and 2mm wide, with wing-like protrusions on the fruit ridges and wider side ridges; there is one thick oil tube in each transverse ridge, and two oil tubes on the commissure. The flowering period is July and the fruiting period is August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in grassland shrubs and grass slopes at an altitude of 1500-2500m.

【Functions and indications】Removes blood stasis and relieves pain; nourishes blood and regulates menstruation. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; irregular menstruation; dysmenorrhea; anemia and chlorosis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-12g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Celery root is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that celery root does have good medicinal value.