Effects and functions of Pimpinella foie gras

Leatherleaf anise is a very good medicinal material. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of leatherleaf anise.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb with roots of the Umbelliferae plant Pimpinella foeniculum.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30-70cm tall. The roots are up to 10 cm long. The stem is often solitary, with a few branches in the middle and upper parts. The basal leaves and the middle and lower leaves of the stem are petiolate; the leaf blades are nearly leathery, cordate, 2-5cm long, 1-3cm wide, hairy on the back, with serrated edges. The leaves on the upper part of the stem are smaller, sessile, 3-lobed or nearly pinnate, and the lobes are lanceolate. Inflorescence compound umbel; 1-2 bracts, linear, or absent; 8-20 rays, hairy; 1-3 bracteoles, linear, shorter than pedicel; no calyx teeth; petals white, cuneate at base, concave at apex, with inflexed ligules. The fruit is ovoid and hairy; there are 1-3 oil tubes in each groove and 2-4 oil tubes on the commissure. The flowering and fruiting period is from May to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing at the edge of ditches or forests at an altitude of 950-3200m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】Warms the middle and dispels cold; dispels wind and dampness; promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. Mainly used for stomach cold and abdominal pain; wind-cold and dampness; irregular menstruation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Fennel introduced above, it turns out that Fennel can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.