The efficacy and function of Yunzhi flower

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Yunzhihua?

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Polygonum rotundifolia, a plant of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 5-20cm long. The stem is procumbent, the twigs are erect, dichotomously branched, light red, and have silvery-white long hairs. Basal leaves have long petioles, 2-7cm long; stipules are tubular, membranous, and loose; leaf blades are rounded or kidney-shaped, 1.5-3cm long, 1.8-2.8cm wide, with rounded apex, cordate base, entire margin, and long soft hairs on the edges. The umbels grow at the top of the branches, densely packed into heads, and the inflorescence axis is hairy; the perianth is petal-shaped, 5-parted, light yellow or white; there are 6-8 stamens, and the anthers are purple; there are 3 styles. Achenes are ovate, 3-ribbed, 2-2.5 mm long, and dull. Flowering and fruiting period is summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillside grasslands at an altitude of 4300-4800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation. Mainly irregular menstruation; habitual miscarriage

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Yunzhihua. I hope it can bring you some help. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.