The efficacy and function of Meconopsis

Do you know about Meconopsis? It is a common medicinal material. It is generally used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Meconopsis.

【Alias】Apaiselu (Tibetan name)

[Source] The flower, fruit or whole herb of Meconopsis integrifolia of the Poppy family. Harvest flowers, fruits or the whole herb (remove burrs) in July and August, wash and dry them.

[Original morphology] Meconopsis entire, also known as: Meconopsis hairy-petaled.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillside grasslands or gravel areas. Distributed in northwestern Yunnan, western Sichuan, Qinghai, southern Gansu and Tibet.

[Properties and flavors] ① "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet": "sweet and astringent, cold, slightly toxic."

【Meridian】 "Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment": "Enters the liver, kidney, and large intestine meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, relieves cough and asthma. Treat pneumonia cough, hepatitis, biliary colic, gastroenteritis, edema due to dampness and heat, leucorrhea, and dysmenorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of asthma: boil Meconopsis flowers or fruits with Ephedra root, Hyoscyamus chinensis and Lemongrass seed into a decoction for oral administration.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal herb Meconopsis, which is very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, Meconopsis has a certain conditioning effect on the body and can be consumed in moderation at ordinary times.