The efficacy and function of green flower angelica

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material Green Flower Angelica dahurica?

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Umbelliferae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50-100cm high. The root is conical, forked, and yellowish brown. The stem is hollow, with longitudinal grooves, and often has short hairs at the bottom. Leaves are alternate, with petioles about 10 cm long and swollen into a flat sheath at the base; leaf blades are pinnate-divided two to three times, 10-15 cm long and 15-20 cm wide, the first lobe often has a petiole, the last lobe is sessile or has a short petiole, gradually pointed at the apex, truncated or asymmetrical at the base, and with coarse serrations or notches on the edges. The compound umbel is 4-9cm in diameter, with peduncles, rays and pedicels all having rough hairs; 2-3 bracts, often caducous; 3-9 bracteoles, often shorter than pedicels; calyx teeth ovate; petals green, gradually pointed or clawed at base. The fruit is obovate to oblong, 4-6mm long, 2.5-3.5mm wide, concave at the base, golden yellow, membranous, shiny, with linear dorsal ridges and wing-shaped lateral ridges. There is one oil tube in the groove and two oil tubes on the symphysis. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is August-September.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Growing on forest edges, roadsides and grasslands

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; warm

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; dispel cold and relieve pain. Mainly used for colds, headaches, and arthralgia caused by wind, cold and dampness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Regarding the green flower angelica introduced in the article, I hope everyone can learn more about the relevant information in daily life, so that you can correctly treat the disease when facing it.