The efficacy and function of Psoralea corylifolia

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[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Cyperus rotundus, a plant of the Cyperaceae family.

[Original form] Sphagnum sphaerocephalum, annual herb, 5-25cm tall. Has fibrous roots. The stalks grow in clusters. The leaves are papery, linear, 2-10 cm long, 0.4-0.8 mm wide, with sparse pubescence between veins on the back; the edges of the leaf sheaths have long, white pubescent hairs. Bracts 2-3, thin linear, 0.5-2cm long, with fine soft hairs on the back; long lateral cymes capitate, with 3 to several densely clustered sessile spikelets; spikelets lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, 3-6.5mm long, 1-1.5mm wide, with 7-13 flowers; scales membranous, nearly broadly ovate, 1.5-2cm long, 1-1.5cm wide, brown or yellow-green, with keel-like protrusions on the back, 1 vein, and a short pointed tip that bends outwards at the top; 1 stamen, anther linear-oblong, obtuse at the apex, 3 pistils stigmas. The nutlets are obovate-triangular, about 0.8mm long and 0.5-0.6mm wide, light green, with square reticulate patterns on the surface, and truncated or slightly concave at the tip. Flowering and fruiting period is from April to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in seaside sand and river beach sand at an altitude of 130-500m. In the grass beside the fields and on the hillsides.

【Chemical composition】 Contains flavonoids.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】Cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Mainly used for hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematuria, and blood in stool

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the relevant introduction of Psoralea corylifolia. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of Psoralea corylifolia, you can adjust it according to your own physical condition.