The efficacy and function of golden psyllium

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine golden flower psyllium.

[Other names] Wasabi flower, golden flower Inula

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Asteraceae plant Herba Lycopodii.

[Original form] A subshrub of the herb, 30-60cm tall or taller. Rhizome thick, with several tufted stems and densely pubescent buds; stems pubescent at base, glandular and pubescent above. Leaves are alternate; linear-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with a small tip at the apex, rounded or slightly cordate base, semi-amplexicaul, with triangular or round teeth on the margin, sparsely coarse hairs on the upper side, and covered with soft hairs and glandular dots on the lower side. Inflorescence capitulate, solitary at the branch apex, 10-35mm in diameter; involucre bell-shaped; involucre multiple layers, outer layer slightly shorter, with glandular dots and pubescence on the outside, inner layer dry membranous except midrib, with ciliate edges on the upper part; ligulate flowers in one layer, yellow, with 3 teeth at the tip; bisexual flowers tubular, dark yellow, with glandular dots on the outside; anther base with long tail. Achenes are nearly cylindrical, with fine grooves, densely covered with coarse hairs; the pappus is white and slightly yellow later. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in alpine grasslands and forest edges at an altitude of 2500-3000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Meridian】 Return to the lung meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves cough. Mainly for exogenous fever and cough; lung heat, cough and asthma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-12g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above, we have learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Psyllium chinense. I hope everyone can prescribe the right medicine and consume Psyllium chinense correctly in life.