The efficacy and function of Jianxuefei

The blood-sucking herb can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate the body's various functions. It also has high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about the blood-sucking herb.

[Other names] Sanxuefei, Huangjiao (Guizhou Herbal Medicine), Cisanjia, Hongsanbaibang (Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root or root bark of Zanthoxylum spinulosum of the Rutaceae family. It can be dug up and dried in spring, summer and autumn, or the root bark can be taken and dried.

[Original form] Shrub or small tree, 2 to 6 meters high. Branches rough, with only sparse prickles. Odd-pinnate compound leaves are alternate; leaflets are 1 to 3, rarely 3 to 5, leathery, broadly ovate to oblong, 4 to 12 cm long, 2 to 5 cm wide, with short acuminate apex, sometimes slightly concave, base narrowly cuneate, margin serrated or prickly. The cymose panicles are terminal or axillary, 2 to 6 cm long; the flowers are small, unisexual, and on the same plant; the perianth is 7 to 8, sometimes 2 of which are fused, forked at the apex, and of varying sizes; the male flowers have 4 to 6 stamens, and the reduced carpels are spherical; the female flowers have 4 to 5 reduced stamens, 2 separate carpels. Capsule purple-red. The seeds are spherical, 4 to 5 mm in diameter, black and shiny.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in the shade and moist places of jungles and sometimes in open areas. Distributed in Shaanxi, Hubei, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and cold, promote blood circulation and relax muscles, and relieve pain. Treats cold and cough, rheumatic numbness, bruises, traumatic bleeding, and constipation.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or grind into powder and drink with water. For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and sprinkle.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cough caused by wind and cold: 3 to 5 cents of yellow pepper. Take with simmered water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Herbs". "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": The leaves of Zanthoxylum bungeanum have the same nature, taste and functions as the root bark. It is often used in combination with external application for bone setting.

Through the detailed introduction of the blood-sucking herb in this article, we can learn about the related effects and eating methods of the blood-sucking herb. The value of Jianxuefei can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of Jianxuefei.