The efficacy and function of Yunnan Xicao

I wonder if you have heard of Yunnan Xicao. Yunnan Xicao has great benefits for regulating our body and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about Yunnan Xicao.

[Alias] Rubia cordifolia (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines of Yunnan).

[Source] It is the root or whole herb of Yunnan Xicao, a plant of the Rubiaceae family. Autumn collection. Wash and dry.

[Original form] Perennial climbing herb, 1 to 2 meters long. The roots are clustered, slender, thick, cylindrical and slightly curved, 3 to 5 mm in diameter, and have a reddish-brown outer skin. The stem is quadrangular, with 4 grooves and hairy on the ridges. The leaves are arranged in whorls of 4, obovate, 1.3-2 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm wide, with acute apex, broad cuneate base, sessile, entire margin with prickles, green hairy above, lighter in color and slightly rough below, with 3 veins, which are obvious below. The cymes are terminal or axillary, with small, 5-merous, yellow-white flowers, about 0.3 cm in diameter. The fruit is small, about 5 mm in diameter, and black. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in weeds on sunny hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines": "sweet, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines": "It nourishes blood and invigorates blood circulation, dispels wind and dampness, softens and breaks up masses. It can treat anemia, traumatic injuries, rheumatism, chronic gastritis, lipoma, and irregular menstruation."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; or soak in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat corneal clouding: decocted 1-2 liang of Yunnan Xicao leaves in water and taken orally. (Honghe Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Yunnan Xicao is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, Yunnan Xicao should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.