The efficacy and function of eight-leng wood

Traditional Chinese medicine is very effective in treating some special diseases, but we still need to learn about it before taking it. Today we will talk about some common knowledge about the medicinal material Balsam pear.

[Other names] Balongma (Pharmaceutical Materials), Qingzhubiao (Guizhou Plant Medicinal Survey), Bamianfeng, Sanlengcao (Guizhou Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Saussurea ovata of the Asteraceae family . Cut the whole grass around July and dry it.

【Original form】Biennial herb. The stem is erect, thick and fat, 50 to 150 cm high, with sparse glandular dots and fine hairs, prominent longitudinal ridges, and spreading branches in the upper part. The radicular leaves and lower leaves are petiolate, oblong, 20-30 cm long, deeply pinnately divided, with 7-8 pairs of lobes, the apical lobe oblong-lanceolate, the lateral lobes narrowly obtuse at the tip, with glandular dots and fine hairs on both sides; the upper leaves gradually narrower, elliptic, lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, pinnately divided or entire, sessile, or the base extends downward into a petiole to the stem. There are many capitulums, 1-1.6 cm in diameter, forming dense umbels; the involucre is tubular or high cup-shaped, 8-12 mm long and 6-8 mm wide; the bracts are multi-layered, the outer bracts are shorter and smaller, with obtuse tips, the middle and inner bracts are linear, with membranous round appendages at the top, and the back and tip are usually purple-red; the tubular corolla is purple-red, 10-14 mm long. Achenes about 4 mm long; glabrous; pappus 2 layers, outer layer shorter, inner layer feathery. Flowering period is from September to October.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on hillside grasslands. Distributed throughout East China and Central and South China.

[Properties] The whole herb is dried, the stem is cylindrical, 70 to 100 cm long, the thick diameter can reach 9 mm, the surface is brown with ridges, and the leaf scars are protruding. It is hard and light, with a white pith and a small hole in the middle. The leaves are dark green or brown, mostly fallen off, with long petioles. The whole body is covered with fur. Weak smell, bitter taste.

[Preparation] Wash, pick out weeds, cut into small pieces, dry, and use raw.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and promote blood circulation. Treat rheumatism, arthralgia, injuries from falls, and leprosy.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 6 qian. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Note】 "New Reference for Medicinal Pieces": "People with blood deficiency and weak qi should not use this medicine."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat rheumatic joint pain: 3 to 5 qian of Qingzhubiao, decocted in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "New References to Medicinal Pieces"

The above is a detailed introduction to the Chinese medicine Ampelopsis pilosula. We can consume it according to our own needs. I believe there will be improvements after a period of time. It is indeed a good choice.