The efficacy and function of Geranium sibiricum

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material, Geranium sanguineum.

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[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of Geranium herbaceous plant of the Geranium family.

[Original form] Geranium sanguineum is a perennial herb, 30-40cm tall. Rhizome thick, fleshy. The stem is erect, with 2-3 pseudo-dichotomous branches from the base. Leaves are opposite, kidney-shaped and pentagonal; lower stem leaves are up to 5 cm long, 6-7 cm wide, 5 deeply lobed up to three-quarters, the lobes are rhombic short cuneate, nearly membranous, with serrated notches above the middle of the margin, the teeth are obtuse, densely covered with short procumbent hairs above, and denser long hairs below. The petiole of the lower stem is twice as long as the leaf blade; the upper stem leaves are halberd-shaped triangular, 3-lobed, and nearly sessile. The inflorescence stalks vary in length, with two flowers on each stalk. The stalks are 2-2.7 cm long and bend downward during the fruiting period. The sepals are 8 mm long with sparse long hairs. The petals are blue-purple and 1.5 cm long. The capsule is about 2 cm long and slightly pubescent. The flowering period is July and the fruiting period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in forest edges and thickets at an altitude of about 1200m.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains tannins, gallic acid, succinic acid, quercetin and other ingredients.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly spicy; neutral

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; dispels wind and dampness; promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding. Sore throat; sores, carbuncles, swellings; rheumatic pain; numbness of limbs; pain in muscles and bones; bleeding from trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash the fresh product for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The whole plant of the storax herb is used for medicinal purposes. It is also used by the people to stop bleeding.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal herb Geranium officinale. Geranium officinale is very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, Geranium herb has a certain regulating effect on the body and can be consumed in moderation at ordinary times.