The efficacy and function of Xinjiang Notopterygium

As we all know, Xinjiang Notopterygium is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of Xinjiang Notopterygium.

【Other name】 Notopterygium wilfordii

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Angelica sinensis, a plant of the Umbelliferae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 0.8-2m high. The root is conical, plump and slightly fragrant. The stem is cylindrical, 1-2.5cm in diameter, hollow, smooth and hairless, with fine grooves. The basal leaves and leaves on the lower part of the stem have long petioles and long ovate to cystic swollen leaf sheaths; the leaves are two to three times ternate, the terminal segments are lanceolate to ovate, acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, 2.5-8cm long, 1-4cm wide, with coarse serrations on the edges, dark green on the surface, grayish white on the back, and glabrous; the leaves on the upper part of the stem are simplified into only a broad, protruding, bladeless leaf sheath that embraces the stem. The compound umbel is terminal or lateral, with the terminal one 10-20cm in diameter; 15-30 rays; 2 or none involucral bracts, linear; many flowers in the umbel; many involucral bracts, linear; calyx teeth are not obvious; petals are white, obovate. The fruit is oblong, 1-1.2cm long and 0.4-0.7cm wide, with a prominent dorsal ridge, rounded and blunt, broad wing-shaped lateral ridges, extremely narrow grooves, 1 oil tube in the groove, 2-4 oil tubes on the commissure, and a concave endosperm ventral surface. The flowering period is July, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in river valleys, under forests, on the edge of forests, beside swamps and ponds, and in moist weeds at an altitude of 900-1100m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and release exterior; eliminate dampness and relieve pain. Mainly used for colds caused by wind, cold and dampness; headaches and body aches; rheumatic pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g; or made into pills or powder.

【Note】 Those with yin deficiency and internal heat should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Xinjiang Notopterygium wilfordii in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Xinjiang Notopterygium wilfordii has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.