The efficacy and function of Lijiang Angelica dahurica

Lijiang Duhuo is a common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the health benefits of Lijiang Duhuo? In what aspects of daily life is Lijiang Duhuo widely used? Let's take a brief look at Lijiang Duhuo.

【Other name】 Angelica dahurica

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Umbelliferae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, about 30cm tall. The whole plant is glabrous, unbranched, and has longitudinal grooves. The petioles in the middle and lower parts of the stem are about 10 cm long, with swollen leaf sheaths at the base; the leaf blades are about 10 cm long, trifoliate, with lateral lobes with petioles, 1-3 cm long, obovate or whip-shaped ovate, 4-6 cm long, 3 shallowly lobed, covered with white pubescent hairs or glabrous on the upper side, and sparsely covered with stiff hairs along the veins on the lower side, with fine serrations on the edges; the leaves on the upper part of the stem gradually become smaller and have short petioles. Compound umbels terminal; no bracts; rays unequal in length, hairy; 1-2 linear bracteoles; pedicel rough; flowers white, petals dimorphic; calyx teeth inconspicuous; stigma short. The flowering period is July, and no fruits are seen.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Grown in alpine grasslands.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; dispel cold and relieve pain. Mainly used for headache, cold nose, sinusitis, abdominal pain, wind-cold-dampness arthralgia

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of Lijiang Duhuo. Medicines like Lijiang Duhuo are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Lijiang Duhuo, it is necessary to use it in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.