The efficacy and function of the square leaf isatis

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Indigofera chinensis is one of them. In order for the square-leafed indigo to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and leaves of Isatis indigotica of the Cruciferae family.

[Original morphology] Oblong-fruited Isatis indigotica is a biennial herb, 30-70cm tall; the stem is erect, branched, and glabrous. The petiole at the lower part of the stem is 1-2cm long; the leaf blade is ovate-lanceolate, 2-4cm long, 1-1.5cm wide, rounded at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, entire, and glabrous on both sides; the stem leaves are lanceolate, 2-8cm long, 3-25mm wide, acute at the apex, sagittal at the base, clasping the stem, entire, and with a prominent midrib. The raceme is terminal; sepals are oblong; petals are yellow and oblong; stamens are 6, 4 long and 2 short; pistil is 1, ovary is cylindrical, style boundaries are unclear, and stigma is truncate. The short silique is oblong, 10-15mm long, with a short blunt tip, gradually narrowed on both sides, wider above the middle, glabrous, with a prominent bulge in the midrib, inconspicuous veins on both sides, and with longitudinal stripes. The seeds are oblong and dark brown. Flowering and fruiting period is June-July.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Grown on hillside grassland.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Meridian】 Lung; Large Intestine

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves sore throat; cools blood and detoxifies. Typhoid fever, bacterial dysentery, stomatitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and epistaxis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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