The efficacy and function of Rhizoma Corydalis

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material Fructus Macrophyllae. As a common Chinese medicinal material, Fructus Macrophyllae is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail.

【Alias】 Rat thorn

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Lamiaceae plant.

[Original morphology] Large-flowered rough sedge, perennial herb, 15-45cm tall. The stem is erect, quadrangular, sparsely covered with short oblique hairs. Stem leaves are opposite; petiole is 1.5-10cm long; leaf blade is ovate, ovate or ovate-oblong, 5-17.5cm long, 4.2-11cm wide, with acute or obtuse apex, cordate or shallow cordate base, deeply crenate margin, short ciliated above, sparsely pubescent along veins below. Bracts ovate to ovate-lanceolate, exceeding inflorescence; petiole less than 1 cm long. The cyme is multi-flowered, with 1-2 flowers growing on the top of the main stem; the bracts are linear-subulate, shorter than the calyx, with densely ciliated edges; the calyx is tubular-bell-shaped, 1.8-2.8cm long, with sparsely ciliated pubescence on the outside, with 5 teeth, the calyx teeth are slightly concave at the front, with small thorns, the tips of the interdental teeth are slightly concave, and the edges are slightly ciliated; the corolla is light yellow, 3.7-5cm long, lip-shaped, sparsely pubescent on the outside, without a hair ring inside, the upper lip has small teeth on the edge, the lower lip is larger, pubescent on the outside, with 3 round teeth, the middle lobe is larger, round-ovate, with neatly wavy edges, and the lateral lobes are triangular; the stamens are 4, didyna, the anterior pair is longer, the filaments are long-haired, and there are no appendages; the pistil has 2 ovaries, which are fused, the style is simple, and the stigma is 2-lobed. Nutlets glabrous. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is August-November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on shrub grass slopes or under fir forests at an altitude of 2500-4200m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly spicy; cool

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind; clear away heat; detoxify. Mainly used for leprosy and carbuncle

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-12g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing; or mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the medicinal value of Large Flowered Fructus. There are also some ways and methods when eating Large Flowered Fructus. The above methods of eating are very helpful for regulating various problems of the human body, so you can do it with confidence.