The efficacy and function of cassia root

What are the functions of cassia root? As a traditional Chinese medicine, cassia root can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce the root of cassia tree.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Cassia tora, a plant of the Moraceae family.

[Original form] 1. A tree, up to 10m tall, with latex all over the plant. Bark dark purple, flaking off in thin sheets; twigs slightly appressed pubescent. Simple leaves are alternate in 2 rows; petioles are 1-2.2 cm long and have short hairs; stipules are linear or narrowly triangular, about 2 mm long, hairy, and have scars after falling off; leaf blades are elliptical or obovate-oblong, 7-22 cm long, 3-8.5 cm wide, acuminate or short acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, entire, young leaves are often pinnately lobed, glabrous and shiny on the upper side, densely covered with short grayish-white hairs on the lower side; there are 7-9 pairs of veins, which are interwoven with fine veins to form a network of veins protruding on the back. Flowers are unisexual and monoecious; male inflorescences are single and axillary, obovate or clavate, 1.5-2cm long, 1-1.5cm in diameter, with a peduncle 1-2cm long and covered with light gray short soft hairs; male flowers have 4 tepals, separate, linear or spoon-shaped, 1mm long, densely covered with fine soft hairs; stamen 1, filaments oblong, anthers oval. The aggregate fruit is nearly spherical, 3-4cm in diameter, yellow, brown when dry, covered with short hairs, with inconspicuous, persistent nipple-like protrusions on the surface, sepals separated in the adaxial part, and about 12 pieces when fruiting; the fruit stalk is 3.5-6.5cm long and covered with short soft hairs. The flowering period is late spring and early summer, and the fruiting period is autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Grown in warm mountainous areas at low altitudes, roadsides, forest edges or sparse woods.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly warm

【Meridian】 Stomach meridian

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach; dispels wind and promotes blood circulation. Mainly used for stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, rheumatic pain, and traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; soak in wine for oral and external application, or decoct in water and mix with sweet wine for oral and external application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above introduces some basic knowledge about Cassia root. I believe many people will know more about Cassia root after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.