The efficacy and function of golden chrysanthemum root

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine golden chrysanthemum root.

[Source] It is the root of the golden chrysanthemum of the Asteraceae family. Dig it up in summer, remove the dirt and dry it in the sun.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30 to 60 cm tall. Stem single, erect, hairy. The radicular leaves are oblong, spoon-shaped, gradually narrow at the base, short-pointed at the tip, with irregular serrations on the edges and coarse hairs on the surface; the cauline leaves are alternate, oblong or elliptical, sessile, clasping the stem, hairy on both sides with many veins, and irregular teeth on the edges. The capitula is solitary at the top of the stem, large in size, and golden yellow in color; the involucre is bell-shaped, and the bracts are oblong-lanceolate; all are ligulate flowers, the ligulate segments are linear, 5-toothed at the apex, the tube is slender, and the anthers are yellow; the style is filiform, and the stigma is 2-lobed. Achenes are linear, with longitudinal ribs, and pappus are grayish white. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in grasslands and hillside meadows. Distributed in North China, Northeast China and other places.

【Functions and indications】Diuretic, treating ascites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine golden chrysanthemum root. Golden chrysanthemum root is very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.