The efficacy and function of Ouzaiqin

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Ou Zeqin.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb with roots of the Umbelliferae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, about 90cm tall. The stem is branched and has longitudinal ridges. Leaves are alternate; petiolate, with leaf sheaths at the base embracing the stem; leaf blades are 8-13cm long, 4-8cm wide, pinnately divided, with 2-6 pairs of pinnae, lanceolate to oblong, 4-7cm long, 0.8-2cm wide, short-pointed at the apex, rounded cuneate at the base, with sharp serrations on the edges; the upper part of the stem has 1-2 pairs of pinnae, linear-lanceolate, with leaf sheaths. Compound umbels terminal and lateral; involucral bracts several, entire, reflexed; rays unequal in length; involucral bracteoles linear or lanceolate; flowers white, petals obovate; calyx teeth small. The fruit is oval, about 3mm long and 2mm wide, with obvious ridges; there are 3 oil tubes in each groove and 2-5 oil tubes on the commissure. Flowering period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in swamps, grass and beside ditches.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve pain; lower blood pressure. Mainly cold; headache; hypertension

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above description of Ou Ze Celery, it can be seen that Ou Ze Celery has many benefits for the human body, and there are many methods and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Ou Ze Celery can be used to treat corresponding diseases.