The efficacy and function of Xianbaicao

Do you know what Xianbaicao is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of Xianbaicao? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulating effects does Xianbaicao have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root or whole herb of the Asteraceae plant Xianbaicao.

[Original form] Xianbaicao is a perennial herb, 40-150cm tall. With short rhizomes, root-like. The plant is covered with short stiff hairs on all parts and has many branches on the upper part. Leaves are alternate and sessile; the leaves at the lower part of the stem suddenly shrink from the middle to form a petiole, 12-18cm long, 4-7cm wide, with acute apex, deeply ear-shaped base, and coarse teeth on the edges; the leaves at the upper part of the stem gradually become smaller and do not shrink into a petiole. The capitula is radiate, with short stalks or without stalks, solitary in the leaf axils of the upper branches; the involucre is obconical, 6-9mm wide; the bracts are multi-layered, ovate to oblong, with dry membranous edges and sparse cilia, gradually becoming larger from the outside to the inside, and the third layer is about 6mm long; the ligulate flowers are white, with the ligules 4-5mm long; the tubular flowers are yellow. Achenes flat, hairy; pappus hairy, light brown, longer or slightly longer than tubular flowers. Flowering period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under sparse woods on hillsides, in bushes or grass.

【Chemical composition】Contains phenols, sterols and flavonoids[1].

[Pharmacological action] The antibacterial test shows that the drug is extremely sensitive to Staphylococcus aureus; moderately sensitive to Salmonella typhi; and slightly sensitive to Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Shigella sonnei.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; astringent; warm

【Functions and indications】Detoxifies snake venom. Primary snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Xianbaicao. Xianbaicao has a great effect and is very beneficial to the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose Xianbaicao according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.