The efficacy and function of the root of Pseudostellaria scabra

Many people are not very clear about the roots of Metasequoia glyptostroboides, so when choosing the roots of Metasequoia glyptostroboides, you need to understand them so that you can feel at ease when eating them, which is beneficial for disease treatment.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root and bark of Taxus tachyphylla of the Taxaceae family.

[Original form] Shrub or small tree, up to 7m tall. The bark is gray-brown or light reddish-brown, cracking into thin flakes and falling off. The branches extend obliquely or upward, round or nearly square; annual branches are green, and 2-3 year old branches are green-yellow. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, straight or slightly curved in a sickle shape, 3-11 cm long, 6-11 mm wide, pointed or obtuse at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, cuneate or broadly cuneate, with extremely short petioles, slightly curved edges, and the white stomatal band below is equal in width or narrower than the green side band. The male cones are clustered in 1-3 (usually 2) spikes, 5-6.5 cm long. The seeds are elliptical, 2-2.5 cm long and about 1.3 cm in diameter. When mature, the aril is bright red, with a stalk about 1.3 cm long and flat quadrangular. The flowering period is April and the seeds mature in October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on the sides of shady and moist valleys or in forests at an altitude of 300-1100m.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation; relieve pain; promote tissue regeneration. Mainly traumatic injury; fracture

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: apply appropriate amount, mash and apply; or grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction to the effects of the root of Metasequoia glyptostroboides in this article, we can understand the several major effects of the root of Metasequoia glyptostroboides. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.