The efficacy and function of Ligusticum yunnanensis

Do you know about Yunnan Ligusticum chuanxiong? It is a common medicinal material. Generally, Yunnan Ligusticum chuanxiong is used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Yunnan Ligusticum chuanxiong.

【Other name】 Black Ligusticum

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Ligusticum chuanxiong, a plant of the Umbelliferae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30-70cm tall. The roots are slender, up to 10 cm long, and forked at the bottom. The stem is cylindrical, hollow, with longitudinal stripes and branches. The petioles of basal leaves and lower leaves are 6-25cm long, with enlarged base or leaf sheath; the leaf blade is oblong-ovate to oblong-lanceolate in outline, 5-15cm long, 2-10cm wide, two to three times pinnate-lobed, with pinnae forked like antlers, and the terminal segments are narrow linear to bristle-like, 1-5mm long. The compound umbel is terminal or lateral, 3-10cm in diameter; the involucral bracts are 1-4, linear-lanceolate, with white membranous edges; the involucral bracts are 10, lanceolate; the calyx teeth are awl-shaped; the petals are white, obovate. Style base slightly raised. The flowering period is August-September, and the fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in shrubs and grasslands at an altitude of 2800-3800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; kill insects and relieve itching. It is mainly used for colds with dampness; headaches; rheumatic pain; diarrhea; vaginal itching and pain in women; scabies

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In the above article, we introduced what is Yunnan Ligusticum chuanxiong and understood the effects and functions of Yunnan Ligusticum chuanxiong. Yunnan Ligusticum chuanxiong can improve our immunity. It also has a therapeutic effect in health preservation and has many benefits to our body.