The efficacy and function of Korean goldenrod

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us now learn about the medicinal material Korean goldenrod.

[Other names] Artemisia koreanum, goldenrod

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Solidago obtusifolia, a plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Original morphology] Solidago scabra is a perennial herb, 15-100cm tall. Rhizome procumbent or ascending. The stem is erect, unbranched or has inflorescence branches at the top. Leaves are alternate; the lower stems and leaves are ovate, nearly circular or oblong, with winged leaves 2-4 cm long; the lobes are 1-5.5 cm long, 0.5-2.5 cm wide, with coarse or shallow serrations on the edges; the middle stems and leaves are elliptical, oblong or lanceolate, 5-17 cm long and 2-3 cm wide; the stems and leaves gradually become smaller from the middle to the top; the leaves are glabrous on both sides or have sparse short soft hairs along the midrib, the lower edge gradually narrows, and extends along the midpetiole to form wings. The capitula are arranged in racemes or racemose panicles, 10-12 mm long; the involucral bracts are 4-6 layers with membranous edges; there is a layer of ligulate flowers on the periphery, the ligules are yellow, and there are a majority of bisexual flowers in the center; the corolla is tubular and yellow. Achenes, 3-4mm long, with longitudinal ridges, all sparsely pubescent; pappus white, 4-5mm long. Flowering and fruiting period is June to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under forests, on forest edges, in thickets, on grassy plains or in forest open spaces at 1200-2620m.

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[Pharmacological action] 1. Anti-inflammatory effect: The water extract or alcohol extract of Solidago asiatica has a significant inhibitory effect on carrageenan-induced rat toe swelling and adjuvant-induced rat arthritis, which can significantly reduce the degree of toe swelling and the volume of diseased joints, and has a dose-dependent effect.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly spicy; cool

【Functions and indications】 Soothe wind and clear away heat; detoxify and reduce swelling. It is used to treat wind-heat cold, sore throat, nephritis, cystitis, carbuncle, furuncle and traumatic injury.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-30g. For external use: know the amount, crush the fresh product and apply it on the affected area; or boil it into a concentrated juice for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article analyzes some of the effects of Korean goldenrod. In our daily life, we can eat Korean goldenrod in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.