The efficacy and function of the root of the small flower gentian

The root of the small-flowered Qingfeng vine is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use the root of the small-flowered Qingfeng vine to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: Sabia parviflora Wall. Ex Roxb. Root.

[Original form] Parviflora is an evergreen woody climbing vine, 2-4m long. Bud scales are ovate, with long pointed tips, a mid-rib on the back, and ciliate margins. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 0.5-2cm long; leaf blade is papery or nearly thin leathery, ovate-lanceolate, narrowly oblong or oblong-elliptic, 5-12cm long, 1-3cm wide, acuminate at apex, rounded or broadly cuneate at base; 5-8 lateral veins on each side. Flowers are small, bisexual; cymes are integrated into panicles, with 10-20 (-25) flowers, peduncle 2-6cm long, pedicel 3-6mm long; flowers are green or yellow-green; sepals 5, about 0.8mm long, with ciliate margins; petals 5, oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 2-3mm long, acute or obtuse at the apex, with red veins; stamens 5, filaments thick and flat; disk cup-shaped, margin 5 deeply fissured; ovary glabrous. The mericocarp is nearly circular, with a diameter of 5-7mm; the rib in the core is not obvious. The flowering period is from March to May, and the fruiting period is from July to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in ravines, streamside forests or hillside shrub forests at an altitude of 800-2800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; detoxify and relieve blood stasis. Mainly used for rheumatic pain, traumatic injury, and hepatitis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application; or decoct it in water for fumigation and washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of the root of the small-flowered Qingfeng vine. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.