Effects and functions of Oxytropis root

Oxytropis root is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use Oxytropis root to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the root of the leguminous plant Oxytropis serrata . Dig up fresh roots in summer and autumn and wash them.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The taproot is very thick and cylindrical. The stem is extremely short. The leaves are odd-pinnate compound leaves, 6 to 10 cm long, with thin rachis densely covered with soft hairs; the leaflets are 7 to 13, opposite, linear, 1.3 to 2.5 cm long, 1 to 2 mm wide, and covered with long soft hairs; the stipules are small, lanceolate, and fused to the petiole. 2 to 5 flowers are arranged in a nearly head-shaped raceme; the calyx is tubular and tooth-shaped; the corolla is purplish red, purple or red. The pods are nearly oval and densely covered with short soft hairs.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in grasslands and sunny mountains. Distributed in Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia and Northeast China.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat baldness and scrofula.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Jilin Chinese Herbal Medicine"

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