The efficacy and function of Patrinia angustifolia

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: Patrinia angustifolia. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Alias] White Cimicifuga (Guizhou Herbs).

[Source] It is the root of Patrinia angustifolia of the Patriniaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50 to 100 cm tall. The stem is erect and branched at the top. Leaves are opposite; the base leaves are usually 3-lobed, or unlobed, with the apical lobes ovate-oblong, 6-9 cm long, 2.5-4 cm wide, long pointed at the apex, narrow at the base into a petiole, and with large serrations on the edges; the upper leaves are lanceolate, 4-6 cm long, entire, and narrowly pointed at both ends. The inflorescence is composed of corymb-shaped panicles; the flowers are yellow, and the pedicels and petioles are short-haired. The fruit is obovate, 2 to 3 mm long, and has short soft hairs. Flowering period is from August to September.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on roadsides in mountains and fields. Distributed in Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "spicy, warm."

【Functions and indications】Dispel cold and dry dampness. Treat colds, malaria, and enteritis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating common cold caused by wind and cold: 50 cents of Patrinia angustifolia. Decoction in water.

[Remarks] The whole plant with roots is sometimes used as medicine similar to Patrinia salsa in a few areas.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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