The efficacy and function of hanging cattle

The traditional Chinese medicine Hanging Cow is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what are the effects and functions of the upside-down cow? Let us study it together.

[Other names] Big Bull Pleione, Chaotianzi, Niuwangci

[Source] It is the root and stem bark of the leguminous plant Caesalpinia pilosula . Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Deciduous climbing shrub with hooked thorns. Young branches densely covered with brown short hairs, old branches reddish brown. The leaves are bipinnate, 20 to 30 cm long; there are 3 to 10 pairs of pinnae, with petioles; each pinna has 6 to 9 pairs of leaflets. The raceme is terminal, 15 to 30 cm long; the flowers are yellow, the stamens slightly protrude from the calyx, and the pods are narrow and oblong, 6 to 10 cm long, nearly woody and slightly curved. The seeds are oblong, brown, patterned, and about 1 cm long. Flowering and fruiting period is August.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on roadsides or streams in plains, hills or low slopes. Distributed in Shaanxi and other places.

[Nature and flavor] It tastes astringent, hot, and slightly toxic.

【Function and indications】Root: relieves exterior symptoms and induces sweating. Treat colds, headaches, muscle and bone pains and bruises. Stem bark: used externally to treat alcoholic nasal congestion.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: Root: boil into soup, 3-5 qian; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

Knowing the effects and functions of hanging cow, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.