The efficacy and function of Guangdong Cimicifuga

Guangdong Cimicifuga is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicine. It has many benefits for our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of Guangdong Cimicifuga. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the root of the Asteraceae plant Mahuatou . Harvest 2-3 year old plants in summer and autumn, dig out the roots, remove the stems, leaves and fibrous roots, wash them, and dry them in the sun or bake them.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb. Rhizome is short; roots are several, branched, about 5 mm in diameter, and grayish yellow on the surface. Stem erect, pubescent. The basal leaves are broadly ovate, with petioles longer than the blades; the stem leaves are alternate, with petioles 2-5 cm long; the blades are ovate or oblong, 10-18 cm long, 4.5-7 cm wide, with thorn-like serrations on the margins. The capitula grows at the top of the stem or is arranged in an umbel; the flowers are bisexual and tubular; the involucral bracts are 3 to 4 whorls, the outer ones are short and wide, the inner ones are narrow and long, with membranous edges, obtuse apex, and green with purple; the corolla is slender, 5-parted, white or lavender; the polyanthus stamens are 5.

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Guangdong, Fujian and Hunan.

[Properties] The dried roots are oblong or spindle-shaped, 8 to 10 to 14 cm long and 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter. The appearance is dark yellow-brown or light gray, with longitudinal wrinkles, slightly twisted, with a few root marks, and stem marks can sometimes be seen at the top. It is hard and brittle, easy to break, granular in cross section, grayish white to grayish yellow in cross section, and powdery. It has a special smell, light taste and is slightly bitter. The best roots are those with thick roots, firm texture and no hairy roots.

[Pharmacological action] Guangdong Cimicifuga has a cholesterol-lowering effect on rabbits and rats with dietary hypercholesterolemia.

【Function】 "Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine": "It can treat acne and detoxify."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 qian.

[Remarks] This product is commonly used as Cimicifuga in Guangdong and Fujian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine"

The above article introduces the effects of Guangdong Cimicifuga. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.