The efficacy and function of bitter sunflower and scorzonera

Scorzonera is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, Scorzonera has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Also known as Scorzonera, female bitter milk (Inner Mongolia Chinese Herbal Medicine), goat milk, and scattered branch Scorzonera (Medicinal Plants in China's Desert Areas).

[Source] The whole herb and root of Scorzonera spp., a plant of the Asteraceae family . Harvested in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30 to 40 cm high. The stem is multi-branched from the base, hemispherical, pink-green, and contains white latex. The aboveground part has the base of the petiole which is a remnant of many years; the leaves are filiform-linear, with pointed apex, entire margin, and curved. The head inflorescence grows at the top of the branches; the bracts are several layers, cylindrical, and hairy; there are 4 to 5 ligulate flowers, bright yellow. Achenes are slightly curved, oblong, with yellow-brown or white pappus and intertwined branches.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in sandy areas, sand dunes, dry hillsides, river banks, etc. Distributed in Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Inner Mongolia Chinese Herbal Medicine": "bitter, pungent, cold."

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle and wart.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or boil into a paste. For external use: Apply the milky white juice from freshly broken branches to the affected area.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cancer: boil one pound each of Scorzonera and Dandelion into a paste. You can add honey when taking the medicine, one ounce each time, and drink it with boiled water. (Inner Mongolia Chinese Herbal Medicine)

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