The efficacy and function of pumpkin seven

Pumpkin seven is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of Pumpkin Seven.

[Other names] Horse-hoof Angelica, Bajiaowu

[Source] It is the root of the Sichuan Ligularia officinalis plant of the Asteraceae family. Harvest from June to November.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50 to 100 cm tall. The stem is erect, relatively thick, cylindrical, with shallow ridges, and densely covered with white spider-web-like hairs, which are denser in the upper part. Basal leaves are long-petiolated, reniform or heart-shaped, with wavy edges, sparsely shallow teeth, and sparsely spider-webbed hairs on both sides; stem leaves are smaller, with petioles enlarged into sheaths embracing the stem; leaves near the inflorescence are broadly obovate. The capitula has 5 to 9 yellow inflorescences arranged in a corymb shape; the involucre is oblong, with 5 to 7 lanceolate bracteoles at the base; the flowers in the outer whorl are ligulate and female; the flowers in the inner whorl are bisexual, with 5 stamens and a 2-lobed stigma. Achenes, with ridges, and brown-red pappus. Flowering period is from July to October. Fruiting period is from September to November.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in fields, open spaces and sunny places on slopes in low mountain areas. Distributed in Sichuan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cool.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Treats cough caused by overwork, vomiting blood, and bruises.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan"

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of pumpkin seven. I hope it can help all my friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of pumpkin seven are very powerful. Therefore, pumpkin seven can be used in daily life to better promote physical health.