The efficacy and function of Schisandra chinensis root[picture]

The root of Schisandra chinensis [picture] is a frequently used medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used to treat various diseases. So today I would like to share with you some information about the root of Schisandra chinensis [picture].

[Other names] Xiangshiteng, Tiegusan, Guoshanlong, Xiaoxueteng, Manshanxiang, Xiaomisexiteng, Jiejinteng, Huangpao, Schisandra chinensis, Luosonggen, Dashenjin, Xiaohua Schisandra chinensis, Huangpao Xiaoxueteng

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Schisandra chinensis, a plant of the Schisandraceae family.

【Original form】 Deciduous vine. The plant body is slender and the branchlets are cylindrical. Leaves are alternate; petiole 0.7-2cm long; leaves are papery; leaf blades are ovate, ovate-triangular or broadly elliptical, 4-7cm long, 2-6cm wide, with long pointed tips, obtuse or cordate bases, and sparsely serrated edges; green above, light green below. Flowers are unisexual and dioecious; flowers are small, less than 1 cm in diameter; flowers are orange-yellow; perianth is 6-9; stamens are 8-12; pistil carpels are 16-21, arranged in 3-4 whorls; ovary has a distinct cockscomb-shaped stigma. The aggregate fruit is 1.5-4cm long when mature. The small berry is flattened spherical, red, and contains 2 seeds. The seed coat has tiny tubercle-like protrusions. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside shrub forests or under mixed woods at an altitude of 1500-2000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; regulate qi and activate blood circulation. Mainly used for rheumatic bone pain, traumatic injury, stomachache, irregular menstruation, nephritis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Schisandra chinensis root [picture]. Your choice should be based on your own needs, so that it will not harm your body and can achieve a good effect in improving the disease.