The efficacy and function of half-leaf vegetable

Many people choose half-leaved vegetable because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but you should be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Other names] Seven seeds of rapeseed, women's ginseng, and Puxiancai.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of the cruciferous plant Cardamine sphenanthera.

[Original form] Cardamine sphenanthera is a perennial herb, 35-70cm tall. Rhizome stout, usually creeping, densely rooted. The stem is stout, erect, unbranched, with grooves on the surface, glabrous below and sparsely pubescent above. Odd-pinnate compound leaves; basal leaves with long petioles, usually withering and disappearing early; 4-5 stem leaves with petioles, petioles 1.5-6.5cm long, each usually with 4-5 pairs or 3-6 pairs of leaflets, terminal and lateral leaflets are ovate-lanceolate or lanceolate, 5-10cm long, 1-3cm wide, acuminate or long acuminate at the apex, serrated at the margin, terminal leaflet base cuneate, without petiole, lateral leaflet base with unequal sides or more or less extending downward into wings, leaflets thin papery, usually dark green later, with scattered short soft hairs on both sides or sometimes glabrous. The raceme is terminal, with many flowers; 4 sepals, green or lavender; 4 petals, purple, lavender or purple-red, oblong-cuneate, 8-14mm long; 6 stamens, 4 long and 2 short, the long stamens are 6-9mm long, and the short stamens are 5-7mm long; 1 pistil, the ovary is cylindrical, the style is short, and the stigma is oblate and slightly larger than the style. The siliques are linear and slightly flat, 3-4cm long, with flat petals, sometimes purple, sparsely covered with short soft hairs or without hairs. The seeds are oval, about 3 mm long, brown, and without edges. The flowering period is from April to August, and the fruiting period is from May to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in valley wetlands and under hillside forests between 980-3500m above sea level.

【Properties】 Identification of properties: The rhizome is thick and slightly cylindrical; the surface is light brown, with dense fibrous roots. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter and spicy taste.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; pungent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Relieves cough and resolves phlegm; promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. Mainly used for whooping cough, chronic bronchitis, and traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g; or grind into powder and soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the medicinal value of half a vegetable. There are also some ways and methods when eating half a vegetable. The above eating methods are very helpful for regulating various problems of the human body, so you can rest assured.