The efficacy and function of Peony Panax notoginseng

Speaking of Paeonia lactiflora, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know what the specific effects of Paeonia lactiflora are, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Paeonia lactiflora here.

[Source] It is the root of the Urticaceae plant Achyranthes bidentata .

[Original form] Perennial herb. The root tuber is spindle-shaped. The stem is slightly inclined and 40 to 70 cm high. Leaves are alternate and long-petiolate; leaf blades are ovate to oblong, 8-15 cm long and 4-7 cm wide, with long pointed tips, obtuse to rounded bases, serrated margins, white appressed hairs above, short hairs on veins below, and no bulbils on veins. Flowers are unisexual and monoecious; panicle inflorescence with green-white flowers; male inflorescences are born in the lower leaf axils, without peduncles; female inflorescences are born in the upper leaf axils, 7-16 cm long with the stalks; male flowers have 4-5 perianths, which are completely divided, with the same number of stamens, opposite to the perianth; female flowers have flat, winged short stalks, perianth is 4-lobed, the lateral 2 lobes become larger after flowering, oblong or obliquely obovate, with a blunt head, 1 pistil, and a slender, curved stigma. Achenes are flat, obliquely ovate to broadly ovate, about 2.5 mm long. Flowering period is August. Fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in shady and moist forests. Distributed in provinces in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

【Functions and indications】 Treat fatigue due to overwork.

[Usage and Dosage] Grind the dried root into powder, take 2 qian each time, with yellow wine before going to bed.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Based on the above description of Paeonia lactiflora, it can be seen that Paeonia lactiflora has many benefits for the human body, and there are many methods and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Paeonia lactiflora can be used to treat corresponding diseases.