The efficacy and function of golden chicken cowpea

Golden Rooster Cowpea can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate various functions of the body. It also has high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about Golden Rooster Cowpea.

[Other names] Paozhuangtong (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Yunnan), Suona Flower, Horsetail, Sheep Milk, Yanshan Red (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine), Sheep Tail Grass (Catalogue of Guizhou Medicinal Plants).

[Source] The whole herb and rhizome of the Bignoniaceae plant. Harvest in autumn and dry in the shade.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50 to 100 cm tall. Rhizome woody, sturdy. The stem is flat cylindrical and reddish brown. The leaves are odd-pinnate compound, alternate, 7-15 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide. The leaflets are oblong-ovate, with sharp tips, broad cuneate bases, and coarsely serrated edges. The raceme is terminal; the flowers are tubular, 3 to 4 cm long, and pink in color. The capsule is angular or linear-cylindrical, about 10 cm long and 4 mm in diameter. The seeds have wings at both ends. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in dry soil, hillsides and grass. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines": "bitter, cool."

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and regulates dampness, promotes qi circulation, disperses blood stasis and relieves pain. Treat diarrhea, dysentery, stomachache, flank pain, rheumatic pain, irregular menstruation, sores, carbuncle, and fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed analysis of the golden rooster cowpea. Now that you have learned about the various effects of the golden rooster cowpea, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of the golden rooster cowpea to restore their health and happiness.