The efficacy and function of Fushen leaves

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Fushen leaves.

【English name】 Angelica morii Hayara

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Apiaceae plant Fushen.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50-100cm high. The root is conical, slightly curved, about 10 cm long, and brown. The stem is erect, rarely branched, about 1 cm in diameter, smooth and hairless. Both basal and stem leaves are pinnately divided two to three times. The petiole of the basal leaf can be up to 20 cm long, with the base of the petiole swollen into a tubular sheath, clasping the stem, and hairy on the front and back sides; the leaf blade is ovate to ovate-lanceolate in outline, 3-lobed to 3-deeply lobed, acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, with notched serrations on the margin, pointed at the tooth end, ciliated, glabrous on both sides or with short hairs along the veins; the apical leaf is simplified into a short tubular sheath. Compound umbel; peduncle 5-10cm long, with short soft hairs; 1-2 bracts, caducous; 10-14 (-20) rays; 5-8 bracteoles, linear-lanceolate, with short hairs; umbel with 15-20 flowers; flowers yellow-white; calyx teeth small and inconspicuous; petals long ovate, glabrous; stylopodium short conical. The fruit is long oval. 4-5mm long, 3-4mm wide, glabrous, dorsal ridge linear, lateral wings with ridges, 1 oil tube in the groove, 2 oil tubes on the commissure. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is May-June.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, cold and dampness. Treats wind, cold and dampness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal herb Fushen leaves. Fushen leaves are very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, the leaves of Fushen have a certain regulating effect on the body and can be consumed in moderation at ordinary times.