The efficacy and function of Polygala indigofera

Polygala tenuifolia is a traditional Chinese medicine. It has high medicinal value and has a good health-care effect on some diseases. In our lives, many medicines use Polygala tenuifolia as the main raw material, but there are still many taboos that need to be paid attention to when taking Polygala tenuifolia.

[Other name] Wormwood

[Source] It is the whole herb of the leguminous plant Polygala tenuifolia . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30 to 60 cm tall. Stem simple or few branched, branchlets densely covered with flat, T-shaped hairs. The leaves are alternate, elliptical or oblong, 4-6 cm long, 10-18 mm wide, obtuse at the apex, cuneate at the base, entire, with short white rough hairs on both sides; with short petioles. The racemes are axillary, about 1 cm long; the flowers are densely distributed. The pod is cylindrical, 6 to 14 mm long, angular, yellow-green, densely covered with short hairs, and contains several seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in grass on hillsides. Distributed in Guizhou, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Neutral in nature, spicy and slightly sweet in taste.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

[Additional prescription] To treat fatigue: one liang of insect beans and firewood. Take with wine soak.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and edible methods of Polygala tenuifolia. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.