The efficacy and function of multi-flowered octagonal lotus

The multi-flowered octagonal lotus is a very familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. It is the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of the multi-flowered octagonal lotus!

[Source] It is the tuber of the Berberidaceae plant , Berberidaceae . Available all year round.

[Original form] Perennial herb, rhizomatous. The underground rhizome is tuberous and thick. The above-ground stem is erect and hairy at the top. There are 1 or 2 leaves, terminal, shield-shaped and round, 20 to 30 cm in diameter, with 3 to 8 lobes on the margin. The lobes are triangular-ovate, short-pointed at the tip, with fine teeth of varying sizes on the margin, and small protrusions on the tooth tips. The surface is green and glabrous, and the back is light green. The main vein radiates from the center of the leaf to the top of the lobe tip. The petiole is 10 to 15 cm long. It blooms in May and June at the junction of the stem top and the leaves, in umbels with 5 to 8 flowers; 6 sepals, elliptical, about 1.2 cm long; 6 petals, obovate, about 2 cm long, free; 6 stamens, attached to the disk, filaments lamellar, 0.2 to 0.3 cm long, anthers linear, slightly curved, about 1 cm long; 1 pistil, superior ovary, conical, stigma capitate; pedicel about 3 cm long, densely covered with yellow short soft hairs. The berries are oval, black and contain many seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places under mixed woods on hillsides and in valleys. Distributed in Hunan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm, poisonous. One said bitterness.

【Functions and indications】 Dispersing stagnation and activating blood stasis, relieving swelling and relieving pain, detoxifying and clearing away heat.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat abdominal pain: Grind up the multi-flowered Polygonum multiflorum and drink with boiled water.

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Through the introduction of the Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum in the above article, we can clearly see that the Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum has many effects and functions. Therefore, in the future, everyone might as well learn more about Chinese medicines such as Illustrated Herb.