The efficacy and function of Northeast Sheep Horn Celery

Northeast Sheep Horn Celery is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of Northeast Sheep Horn Celery below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The stems and leaves of the Apiaceae plant, Coleus edulis.

[Original form] Northeast sheep horn celery, perennial, 30-100cm. Stem striate, hollow, slightly branched above. The petiole of the basal leaf is 5-13cm long, and the leaf sheath is membranous; the leaf blade is 3-9cm long, 3.5-12cm wide, usually ternate and twice pinnate; the pinnae are 1.5-3.5cm long, 0.7-2cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, with irregular serrated or notched margins; the uppermost stem leaves are small and ternate and pinnate. Compound umbels terminal and lateral; no bracts and bracteoles; umbel pedicels of unequal length; calyx teeth degenerate; petals obovate, white, with inflected ligules; style reflexed outwards. The fruit is oblong or oblong-ovate, 3-3.5mm long, 2-2.5mm wide, with distinct main ribs, wider rib grooves, and no oil tubes. Flowering and fruiting period is June to August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under mixed forests or on hillside grasslands.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve pain. Mainstream feeling; rheumatic pain; vertigo

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash the juice for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Northeast Sheep Horn Celery is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that Northeast Sheep Horn Celery does have good medicinal value.