The efficacy and function of the bark of Psoralea corylifolia

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and the bark of the false cyperus rotundus, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of the bark of the false cyperus rotundus.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The bark of the Araliaceae plant.

[Original form] A thorny shrub, about 2m high. Simple leaves are alternate; petioles are up to 20 cm long or longer, with obvious longitudinal stripes, fused to stipules at the base, with oblong lenticels and flat spines; stipules are separated into linear shapes at the tip; leaves are papery, palmately 5-7 deeply lobed, deeply lobed to 3/4 of the leaf blade, with 5-7 palmate veins, 20-40 cm long, wider than long, and cordate at the base; leaf lobes are narrowly elliptic, oblong to ovate-oblong, 13-30 cm long, 6-12 cm wide, with acuminate to acuminate tips, ciliate-serrulate margins, sparsely covered with setae on the upper side, setae along the veins on the lower side, and lateral veins prominent on both sides. Umbels form large panicles, 20-30cm long, with axis and branches densely covered with flat spines and rigid procumbent hairs; bracts triangular to triangular-lanceolate; umbels have several flowers, white; bracteoles are linear; calyx has 5 teeth; petals are 5, triangular-oblong; stamens are 5; ovary is semi-inferior, 2-chambered, styles are fused into a short column. The fruit is oblate to ovoid, black when ripe, with a slender stalk and persistent style. 2 seeds. The flowering period is from September to October, and the fruiting period is from December to March of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in moist places in dense forests in valleys.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; relax muscles and reduce swelling. Treats rheumatism, arthralgia, and swelling caused by falls

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The bark of the herb is a common Chinese medicinal material, but it is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.