The efficacy and function of Xinjiang Polygala

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, Xinjiang Polygala, what are the effects and functions of Xinjiang Polygala? Let me introduce it to you today.

【Alias】 Polygala tenuifolia.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb with roots of Xinjiang Polygala tenuifolia, a plant of the Polygalaceae family.

[Original morphology] Xinjiang Polygala is a perennial herb, 15-40cm tall. Leaves are alternate and sessile; leaf blades are membranous to thin papery, elliptic to narrowly lanceolate, 1.5-5cm long and 3-5mm wide. The raceme is terminal; the flowers are dense, lavender, and about 5mm long; the sepals are 5, persistent, the outer 3 are small, the inner 2 are petal-shaped, and slightly enlarged after flowering; the petals are 3, the middle keel has 6 cockscomb-shaped appendages on the back and top, the petals on both sides are oblong-oblanceolate, 2/parts are attached to the filament sheath; the stamens are 8, the filaments are almost all fused into a sheath and attached to the keel in the lower 3/4, and divided into 2 groups at the upper end, and the filament sheath is hairy. The capsule is oblong, about 5mm long, and surrounded by narrow wings. There are 2 seeds, which are densely covered with silky hairs except for the aril.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under forests, on hillside grasslands or on sandy soil on river beaches at an altitude of 1200-1750m.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The whole plant is 20 cm long, the root is cylindrical, 3-4 cm long, 1-2 cm in diameter, and the surface is light brown or grayish yellow. The stem is hollow. The leaves are elliptical-lanceolate, grayish yellow, 1-4cm long, 3-5cm wide, with dense inflorescences on the top of the branches. Slight odor, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; warm

【Functions and indications】Expectorant; calming; detoxifying and eliminating carbuncle. Cough, asthma, and excessive sputum; palpitations and insomnia; carbuncle, ulcer, and swelling

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 5-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction in this article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the role and efficacy of Xinjiang Polygala. 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.