The efficacy and function of Caragana scabra

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which Caragana gracile is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of Caragana gracile? Let’s take a look.

[Alias] Zhumuxiang (Tibetan name)

[Source] The bark, stems and leaves of the leguminous plant Caragana fasciata . Harvest from August to September.

[Original form] Caragana fasciata, also known as Caragana crested.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in thickets on hillsides. Distributed in Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Sichuan and Northwest China.

【Chemical composition】 Contains alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, volatile oils and sugars. The young branches contain myricetin, quercetin, isorhamnetin, quercetin-3-α-l-rhamnofuranoside, isorhamnetin-3-α-l-rhamnofuranoside, quercetin-3-β-D-galactopyranoside, isorhamnetin-3-β-D-galactopyranoside, quercetin-3-β-D-xylopyranoside and isorhamnetin-3-α-l-arganfuranoside.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

[entry into meridians] Enters the liver, spleen and kidney meridians.

[Functions and indications] It can dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and dredge meridians, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Treat injuries caused by falls, rheumatic pain in the muscles and bones, irregular menstruation, and breast inflammation.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian.

【Note】 It is forbidden for pregnant women to use.

[Additional prescription] Caragana sinensis, combined with Chinese angelica, natural copper, Dipsacus asper, Gentiana macrophylla, red peony root, frankincense, and Aconiti lobata, is used to treat injuries from falls.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the "Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment": Caragana sinensis, combined with Chinese angelica, natural copper, Dipsacus asper, Gentiana macrophylla, red peony root, frankincense, and Aconiti lobata, is used to treat injuries from falls. Combined with Qinjiao, Qianghuo, and Xishecao, soaked in wine and taken, it can treat rheumatic pain in muscles and bones. Combined with motherwort and angelica, it can treat irregular menstruation. Combined with dandelion, it can treat mastitis.

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the ghost arrow caragana. The ghost arrow caragana is very beneficial to human health, and you can try it.