The efficacy and function of Longjiang Saussurea

Many people are very familiar with Longjiang Saussurea. The benefits that Longjiang Saussurea brings to us are not available in other foods. So what are the effects of Longjiang Saussurea? Let’s learn about it together.

【English name】 all-grass of Amur saussurea

[Alias] Northeastern swallowtail disease

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and inflorescences of the plant Saussurea longifolia of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Longjiang Saussurea is a perennial herb, up to 1m tall. Rhizomes slender and short; above-ground stems with spidery curls or nearly glabrous. Leaves are alternate; basal leaves are enlarged, broadly lanceolate or ovate, pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, serrated at the margin, and with long petioles; middle leaves are lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, serrated, and with short petioles; upper leaves are linear-lanceolate, entire, and sessile; all leaves extend down the stem into obvious wings. Inflorescence capitula, numerous, arranged in umbels; involucral bracts 4-5 layers, dark purple, pubescent; florets all cymose, pink-purple, about 11mm long. Achenes are about 3mm long, with dirty white pappus, rough hairy on the outside and feathery on the inside.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows in marsh grasslands and flooded meadows.

[Chemical composition] The above-ground part contains aguerin A, B, cynaropicrin and eleganin.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; relieves inflammation and detoxifies. Mainly used for damp-heat in the lower part of the body; oral ulcers; swollen and painful gums

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for gargling or bathing.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Roots and flowers: have anti-trichomoniasis functions.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine Longjiang Saojue. We should learn more about Longjiang Saojue in our daily life so that we can use it more reasonably and better bring out the value of Longjiang Saojue.