The efficacy and function of jasmine root

What are the functions of Forsythia root? As a traditional Chinese medicine, Forsythia root can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce the roots of Forsythia suspensa.

【Alias】 Golden Belt Root

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Oleaceae plant Jasmine.

[Original form] Deciduous shrub, erect or creeping, 0.3-5m high. The twigs are quadrangular, with narrow wings on the ridges. Leaves are opposite, trifoliate, often with simple leaves at the base of twigs; rachis with narrow wings; petiole 3-10mm long; leaflets ovate, oblong or elliptic, narrowly elliptic, rarely obovate, with acute or obtuse tips at the apex. With a short tip. Base cuneate, leaf margin curled; terminal leaflets are larger, 1-3cm long, 0.3-1.1cm wide, sessile or with base extending into short petioles, lateral leaflets 0.6-2.3cm long, 0.2-1cm wide, sessile or with base extending into short petioles; simple leaves are ovate or elliptic, sometimes nearly round. Flowers are solitary in the axils of last year's branchlets, rarely at the top of branchlets; bracts are leaflet-shaped, lanceolate, ovate or elliptic; inflorescence is 2-3mm long; calyx is green, with 5-6 lobes, narrow lanceolate, and acute at the apex; corolla is yellow, 2-2.5cm in diameter, corolla tube is 0.8-2cm long, 3-6mm wide, gradually expanding upwards, with 5-6 lobes, oblong or elliptic, 0.8-1.3cm long, 3-6mm wide, and acute or obtuse at the apex; 2 stamens, inserted in the corolla tube; ovary is 2-chambered. Flowering period is April-May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in hillside shrubs.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and calms wind; promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. Mainly used for lung heat cough; infantile convulsions; irregular menstruation

[Usage and Dosage] Inner eye: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind it and sprinkle it or mix it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the functions and effects of forsythia roots. The several functions and effects introduced in the article are relatively common. I hope everyone can remember them and they will be helpful in your life.