The efficacy and function of the silver shoulder pole

Silver shoulder pole is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of the silver shoulder pole.

[Source] It is the root of Aquilegia qinlingensis, a plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Dig up in summer, remove the fibrous roots, wash and dry in the shade.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The roots are spindle-shaped, dark brown, with numerous fibrous roots. Leaves are alternate, 2-3 compound leaves; leaflets are rhombic-obovate or obliquely obovate, with obtuse crenates on the margins. The cyme is terminal, with 2 to 5 flowers; the inflorescence axis is pubescent, with a leaf-like involucre at the base and a linear involucre above the middle. The flowers are purple, large and beautiful; there are 5 sepals, which are radially symmetrical, elliptical, the same color or different color as the petals, and shorter than the spur; there are 5 petals, the petals are short and wide, extending forward, with a spur at the base that extends backward, is hollow and bends inward; there are many stamens, the internal ones are degenerate; there are 5 pistils, which are separate and have many ovules. Follicles 5, erect.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in ditch grasslands or hillsides. Distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan.

[Nature and flavor] It tastes spicy and slightly bitter, is neutral in nature, and is slightly toxic.

【Functions and indications】 Removes blood stasis, promotes new blood circulation, relieves pain, and dispels wind. Treats injuries from falls and internal blood stasis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1 to 2 qian; or soaked in wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

The above are some little knowledge about the silver shoulder pole. If you feel it is suitable for your physical condition, you might as well give it a try. I believe it will bring about a significant improvement to your body.