The efficacy and function of hemp mother

Speaking of Ma Mu, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know what the specific effects of Ma Mu are, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Ma Mu here.

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of the Umbelliferae plant Angelica sinensis.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30-90cm tall. The root is conical, yellow-brown, and 5-10cm long. The stem is green or slightly purple, with fine grooves, smooth and hairless, with only short and coarse hairs on the upper part. Basal leaves are one to two pinnately divided, with 2-4 pairs of lobes; petioles are 3-5cm long, swollen at the base into a wide tubular sheath, glabrous on both sides; leaves on the upper stem are one to two pinnately divided, with broad ovate outline, 5-8cm long and 5-7cm wide; terminal leaves are simplified into sac-like sheaths, with 3 deeply divided leaf blades at the tip; the ultimate segments are oblong to elliptical, thickly membranous, 1.5-4cm long and 1-2cm wide, obtuse at the apex with a small white membranous tip, nearly truncated at the base, with blunt-edged serrations and ciliate margins. Umbels terminal or lateral, 6-10cm in diameter; 9-19 rays; no bracts; 6-10 bracteoles, lanceolate; umbels dense or nearly spherical, with 18-40 flowers; no calyx teeth; petals white, yellowish-white, rarely purple-red, long ovate, gradually pointed at the apex, slightly recurved; stylopodium flat, purple-black, style short and forked. The double-hanging fruit is oblong to ovate, 5-6.5cm long and 3.5-5cm wide, with linear and raised dorsal ridges and wing-shaped lateral ridges, and a persistent purple-brown flat stylopodium at the tip; there is 1 oil tube in the dorsal ridge groove, rarely 2, 2 oil tubes in the lateral ridge groove, and 2 oil tubes on the commissure. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in alpine shrubs, meadows, valleys and hillside grasslands at an altitude of 2600-4000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; spicy; warm

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the blood; promotes blood circulation; moisturizes the intestines. Mainly used for blood deficiency syndrome; irregular menstruation; pain caused by blood stasis; constipation due to dry intestines

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of hemp. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to your body.