The efficacy and function of Salvia miltiorrhiza

Salvia miltiorrhiza is rich in nutritional value and high in medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza.

[Other name] Black Shacao (Guangxi Medicinal Plant List).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Lamiaceae plant Huguangcao . The whole herb is harvested in summer and autumn and sun-dried.

[Original form] Perennial herb, about 30 cm high. The stem is creeping, with 3 to 4 branches clustered at the base, square and slightly pubescent. Simple leaves are opposite, sometimes compound leaves with 3 leaflets; leaves are elliptical, 1.3-2 cm long, with small round teeth on the edges, green above, light green below, petioles and veins covered with white hairs; basal petioles are long. The raceme is terminal or born in the upper leaf axils; there are 4 sepals, united into a tube, with obtuse apex; the corolla is lip-shaped, with 2 shallow lobes on the upper lip and 3 lobes on the lower lip; there are 2 stamens; the ovary is superior, with 2 carpels fused. There are 4 nutlets, which are oval and slightly triangular, and are enclosed in the persistent calyx. Flowering period is from March to April.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in sunny places in mountains and fields. Distributed in Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, Zhejiang and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan": "slightly bitter, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Guangxi Medicinal Plant List": "Treats sha disease and spider sores."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; or stew with meat.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

From the above introduction to Salvia miltiorrhiza, we can see that Salvia miltiorrhiza is of great help to the human body. It can improve some bad symptoms of the human body and is a very useful medicinal material for the human body.