The efficacy and function of the root of chicken

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine Acanthopanax affine. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Acanthopanax affine.

[Source] Medicinal material source: Capporis versicolor Griff. Root.

[Original form] Baoting mallee is a climbing shrub. Glabrous or young branches pubescent; branches and twigs with recurved thorns, which are hard and dark-tipped. Simple leaves are alternate; petioles are 5-10mm long, pubescent when young; leaf blades are papery, elliptic or oblong-elliptic, 3-8cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide, obtuse or acute and blunt-headed at apex, broadly cuneate and slightly rounded at base, entire. Umbels are axillary or terminal, with 2-4 fragrant flowers; pedicels are 2-3 cm long; there are 4 sepals, 2 outer ones are round-ovate, 2 inner ones are elliptical, 8-10 mm long; petals are white or light red, obovate, longer than sepals; there are about 60 stamens, and filaments are about 2.5 cm long; ovary is elliptical or oval, and the stalk is up to 5 cm long. The fruit is spherical, 3-5cm in diameter, with shallow veins near the stem. The seeds are kidney-shaped, 1.5-2.5 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sunny places of sparse forests.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis; reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly traumatic injury; fracture

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Now you know the function of the chicken root. I didn’t know before that the chicken root was such a valuable thing, which shows that our knowledge is not broad enough. Therefore, in the future life, learning more about it can be a good way to maintain health. In fact, if you want to maintain your health, there is knowledge everywhere in life.