The efficacy and function of Xiaowu Pao root

Regarding the root of the Chinese wolfberry, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce the root of Xiaowupao to you.

[Alias] Horseradish root (Classification of Herbal Properties).

[Source] It is the root of the Rosaceae plant. Dig up in September and October, remove the stems and leaves, wash and dry in the sun.

[Original form] Deciduous climbing shrub. The stem has gray hairs and reddish-purple glandular hairs, and scattered curved hooked spines. Simple leaves are alternate, oblong-ovate or lanceolate, 5-10 cm long, 2-3.5 cm wide, gradually pointed or obtuse at the apex, cordate at the base, with fine serrations and wavy shallow lobes on the margin, coarse hairs on the upper side, and gray and brown hairs on the lower side; petioles are 0.5-2 cm long, with thorns and fine hairs; stipules are thread-like. The panicle is densely covered with pubescent and glandular hairs; the sepals are 5, lanceolate, erect, with reddish-brown glandular hairs; the petals are 5, white, about 8 mm in diameter; the stamens are numerous and separate; the pistils are numerous. Aggregate fruit spherical, black.

【Habitat distribution】Grows on hillsides. Distributed in Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] "Chongqing Herbal Medicine": "Salty, cool, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. Treats overwork, vomiting blood, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal masses, and uterine bleeding.

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

[Additional prescription] To treat women's menstrual bleeding: 4 liang each of Xiaowupao root, Honghuoma, palm tree root, and Yueyuekai root. Decoction in water and drink internally. (Chongqing Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Chongqing Herbs"

The above is some basic information about the root of the Chinese prickly ash. I hope you can learn more about Chinese herbal medicine, which will be beneficial to you.