The efficacy and function of small madder

Rubia cordifolia is a common Chinese medicine with many different functions. It can regulate some diseases of the human body. Let us learn about its specific functions below.

【Other name】 Yunnan madder

[Source] Medicinal material source: The above-ground part of Yunnan Xicao, a plant of the Rubiaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial climbing herb, 1-2m long. The roots are clustered, slender, thick, cylindrical and slightly curved, with a reddish-brown outer skin. The stem is quadrangular and hairy on the ridges. The leaves are nearly leathery, arranged in whorls of 4; sessile or nearly sessile; the leaf blade is obovate, 1.3-2cm long, 0.5-1.5cm wide, with a sharp tip and a broad cuneate base, entire and hairy, green hairy on the upper side and lighter in color on the lower side. Slightly rough, with 3 veins. The cymes are terminal and axillary, with slender peduncles and branches; the flowers are small, 5-merous, green-yellow, about 0.3 cm in diameter, with narrow ovate lobes, sharp apex, slightly hard and incurved. The berries are small, about 5 mm in diameter, and black. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Herba Rubiae Yunnanensis is produced in Yunnan, Sichuan and other places. Produce and sell by yourself.

【Properties】Properties identification: The whole plant is curled into a ball. The stem has 4 ribs with inverted small thorn-like coarse hairs on the ribs. 4 leaves in whorls, nearly leathery; complete leaf blade nearly elliptic-lanceolate, acuminate at apex, rough above and at margin, sparsely hairy, hairless below, with 3 veins at base; nearly sessile. Sometimes with terminal or axillary cymes. It has a faint smell and tastes bitter, astringent and sweet. The best ones are those with green stems and intact leaves.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Nourishes blood and activates blood circulation; dispels wind and dampness. Mainly used for anemia, dizziness, insomnia, rheumatic pain, chronic gastritis, traumatic injury, irregular menstruation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of madder. I hope it can help all my friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of madder are very powerful. Therefore, you can use madder in your daily life to better promote your health.