The efficacy and function of Niujiaoqi

Oxhorn Seven is a medicinal material that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and edible methods of Oxhorn Seven.

[Other names] Black Angelica dahurica, Acanthopanax acanthopanax, Snow Angelica, Lijiang Angelica sinensis

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Araliaceae plant Longan Duhuo.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 1-1.5m high. The underground rhizome is thick. Leaves are alternate; petiole 2-15cm long, petiolules 1-10mm long; stipules and petioles are connate at base, and the free part at apex is lanceolate; leaves on lower stem are two to three times pinnate, 30-60cm long, each pinna has 3-9 leaflets, and the base of rachis is swollen and clasping the stem; leaves on upper stem are solitary or one to two times pinnate; leaf blade is membranous, broadly ovate to oblong, 1-10cm long, 1-5cm wide, terminal leaflet has long acuminate tip, cordate to obtuse base, lateral leaflet has obtuse tip, base is sometimes oblique, margins are usually deeply notched and heavily serrated, glabrous or slightly coarse hairs above, sparsely pubescent below; lateral veins are 4-5 pairs. Inflorescence terminal and axillary, composed of umbels integrated into loose panicles, 15-30cm long, glabrous or sparsely pubescent, umbels with 7-10 flowers, pedicels 1.5-3cm long, pedicels 5-10mm long; flowers small, purple, about 3mm in diameter; calyx tube margin 5-toothed, triangular-ovate; petals 5, triangular-ovate; stamens 5; ovary 5-chambered, rarely 3-chambered, styles 5, rarely 3, free. The drupe is oval-spherical, berry-like, about 4 mm in diameter, black when ripe, and has 5 edges. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in high mountain forests and grass slopes at an altitude of 3000-3600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and reduce swelling. Mainly used for rheumatic pain, traumatic injury, fracture, stomachache, back pain, lymphadenitis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 5-15g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Ox Horn Seven. Its selection should be based on your own needs, so that it will not harm your body and can achieve a good effect in improving the disease.