The efficacy and function of Nine Eyes Angelica

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 Jiuyan Duhuo.

[Other names] Earth angelica, Angelica dahurica, Water Angelica dahurica, Heart-leaf big-eyed Angelica dahurica, Water Angelica dahurica, Sichuan Angelica

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and rhizomes of edible Angelica sinensis, Soft-haired Longan Angelica dahurica, Longan Angelica dahurica and Thick Purple Longan Angelica dahurica of the Araliaceae family.

[Original form] 1 Perennial herb, 0.5-3m high. The roots are thick and oblong. Stem branches sparsely spreading. Leaves are two to three pinnate compound leaves; petiole 15-30cm long, glabrous or sparsely pubescent; stipules fused to the base of the petiole, with the apex separated and partly tapered, about 3mm long; each pinna has 3-5 leaflets, leaves are long ovate to oblong-ovate, 4-15cm long, 3-7cm wide, with a pointed apex and a rounded to cordate base, lateral leaflets with oblique bases, finely serrated edges, and hairy on veins on both sides. Inflorescence is composed of numerous umbels, loose terminal or axillary panicles, up to 50 cm long; umbels 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter; with many or few flowers; peduncle 1-5 cm long, with short soft hairs; bracts linear, 3-5 mm long, pedicels thin, about 10 mm long, with short soft hairs; calyx glabrous, 1.2-1.5 mm long, with 5 triangular sharp teeth on the edge; flowers white, 5 petals, ovate-triangular, recurved when flowering; 5 stamens, about 2 mm long; ovary 5-chambered, 5 styles, free. The drupe is spherical, berry-like, purple-black, about 3 mm in diameter, with 5 edges, and the persistent style is about 2 mm long. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown under the shade of trees or in grass on hillsides at an altitude of 1300-1600m. Grown in forests at an altitude of 1500-2300m. It grows in sparse forests and thickets on hillsides at an altitude of 1800-2800m. It grows in sparse woods, thickets or forest edges on hillsides at an altitude of 2700-2300m.

[Properties] Identification of properties (1) The rhizome of the radix spatholobi is thick, cylindrical, often twisted, 10-30-80cm long, 3-9cm in diameter, and the surface is gray-brown or tan and rough. There are 6-11 circular pits (stem scars) on it, arranged in a bead-like manner, so it is called "Nine-eyed Duhuo". The pits are 1.5-3cm in diameter and about 1cm deep. There are several cylindrical adventitious roots remaining on the bottom or sides, 2-15cm long, 4-10mm in diameter, and there are longitudinal wrinkles on the surface. It is light, brittle, easy to break, with a grayish yellow or brownish yellow cross section, loose, and with many cracks and oil spots. It has a slight fragrance and a light taste with a bitter aftertaste.

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Levorotatory-kauran acid, 16,17-dihydroxy-16β-kauran-9-oic acid (16,17-dihydroxy-16β-kauran-19-oic acid), Levorotatory-pimaradienoic acid, 7-keto-levorotatory-pimaradienoic acid [7-keto-1-pimara-8(14), 15-dien-19-oic acid], 7α-hydroxy-1-pimaradienoic acid (7α-hydroxy-levorotatory-pimara-8(14), 15-dien-19-oic acid), 7α-hydroxy-levorotatory-pimaradienoic acid, Levorotatory-pimaradienol (levorotatory-pimara-8(14), 15-dien-l4-ol).

[Pharmacological action] The enantio-kaurenic acid (KA) and enantio-pimaradienoic acid (PA) contained in edible angelica have analgesic effects. Oral administration of KA 300 mg/kg and PA 500 mg/kg has analgesic, cooling, and prolongation of pentobarbital anesthesia, and can inhibit the motility enhanced by deoxyephedrine.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; warm

【Entry】 Enters the liver and kidney meridians

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; relax muscles and tendons; regulate blood circulation and relieve pain. It is mainly used for rheumatic pain, back and knee pain, paralysis of limbs, lumbar muscle strain, gout, sprained and swollen hands and feet, fractures, headache, toothache

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-12g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area; or decoct in water for washing.

【Note】 Those with yin deficiency and internal heat should take with caution. "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Annals" 1960 edition: "It is not recommended for people with yin deficiency, internal heat and physical weakness."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Nine-eyed Angelica dahurica. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.