The efficacy and function of autumn peony root

Autumn peony root is a very common Chinese medicine and is also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here we will tell you in detail about the effects of some traditional Chinese medicine autumn peony root.

【Alias】 Pulsatilla

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Ranunculaceae plant Anemone scabra.

[Original form] Autumn peony, perennial herb, 30-80cm tall. The roots are thick and long, dark brown. The basal leaves are trifoliate; the petiole is 24-32cm long; the leaflets are broadly ovate, 5-12cm long, 4.5-8cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, truncated or cordate at the base, with 5-7 shallow lobes on the margin and irregularly blunt serrations, with pointed tips and sparse white hairs on both sides. The pedicel has three branches and a leaf-like involucre. The lower one is composed of three leaflets, and the upper one is a single leaf with 2-3 lobes, all opposite. The flowers are solitary or in sparse cymes, with a diameter of about 4-5cm when blooming, double petals, 15-20 or more sepals, the outer one is green with slightly dark purple edges, the inner one is deep red or light purple, and is petal-shaped. There are many stamens, yellow, with short, thin and curved filaments, and elliptical anthers. There are many pistils, integrated into a spherical shape, with fine hairs, and the stigma is rectangular and inclined. Achenes are clustered into a spherical shape with white silky hairs. The flowering period is from September to November, and the fruiting period is from April to May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: distributed in Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan and other places.

[Properties] Identification of properties: the root is oblong and slightly twisted. 10-16cm long, 1-1.8cm in diameter. The surface is gray-brown or tan, rough with longitudinal lines. The root head is branched with white hairs and undecided leaf bases. It is brittle and easy to break. The cross section is flat, with a white core visible in the middle. Odorless, tastes bitter and slightly astringent.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold; toxic

【Functions and indications】Insecticide; clearing away heat and detoxifying. Mainly ascariasis; pinworm disease; tinea corporis; tinea musculosus; heat stroke and fever

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-9g; or grind into powder, 0.6-1.5g, take with warm water. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash into juice or grind into powder and apply externally.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of autumn peony root. I hope it can help all friends. In general, the health-preserving effect of autumn peony root is very powerful. Therefore, you can use autumn peony root in daily life to better promote your health.