The efficacy and function of Caragana safflower

Caragana scabra is commonly used as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. This is also because of the medicinal value of Caragana scabra itself, so today I will tell you some relevant knowledge about Caragana scabra.

[Source] It is the root of the legume plant Caragana scabra . Dig up the roots in early summer and late autumn, clean off the mud and sand, remove the fibrous roots, split out the wood core, and cut them short for later use.

[Original form] Red-flowered Caragana, also known as: Goldenrod, Yellow Branch.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillsides, ditch edges or in bushes. Distributed in Northeast China and Hebei, Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly spicy, neutral.

[entry into meridians] Enters the liver and spleen meridians.

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and stomach, promotes blood circulation and promotes lactation, and is a diuretic and relieves menstruation. It is used to treat fatigue and fever due to deficiency of yin, asthma and cough, and stranguria and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 8 qian; or grind into powder.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat weak spleen and stomach: boil Caragana scabra with Rhododendron chinense, and drink the decoction.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the "Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment".

This article ends here on the medicinal value of Caragana scabra. In fact, Caragana scabra has many different medicinal effects, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.