The efficacy and function of Viola corydalis

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material Coptis chinensis.

[Alias] Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis root, and Coptis chinensis root.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the plant Coptis chinensis of the Poppy family.

[Original morphology] Corydalis scabra is a perennial herb, 5-15cm tall, glabrous. The roots are often twisted into a horsetail shape and are 10 cm long. The rhizome is cylindrical, with yellow scale leaves on the tip. 1-3 stems, erect. All leaves are basal; petiole 2-4cm long, sheathed at base; leaf blade oblong in outline, slightly longer than petiole, about 1.5cm wide, pinnately divided, with 3-5 pairs of lobes, broadly ovate, then one to two times palmately divided into three to five, the last lobe obovate to ovate, about 5mm long, 2-4mm wide, acuminate or mucronate at apex, and covered with white powder. The raceme is terminal, with 5-10 flowers arranged in a nearly umbel shape; the lower bracts are spoon-shaped, leaf-like, shorter than the pedicels, and the upper bracts are lanceolate and longer than the pedicels; the pedicels are thick, the lower ones are 2-4cm long, and the upper ones are about 1cm long; the corolla is orange-yellow, 20-22mm long, the upper petals of the outer wheel have cockscomb-like protrusions, the spurs are nearly straight, accounting for 2/3 of the total length of the petals, and the lower petals of the outer wheel extend obviously forward; the ovary is narrowly obovate, the stigma is nearly square, the apex is 2-lobed, and the base is decurrent. The capsule is pendulous, oval, about 8mm long and 3mm in diameter, and the style is persistent. Seeds several, in 2 rows.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in rock crevices or gravel slopes at an altitude of 2300-4600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for carbuncle, swelling, sore and furuncle

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article analyzes some of the effects of Coptis chinensis. In our daily life, we can eat Coptis chinensis in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.