There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb mala? [Other names] Big tree licorice (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan), Dangnana (Dai name). [Source] It is the root, stem or leaf of the Rubiaceae plant. Available all year round. [Original form] Small tree, 3 meters high. The bark is gray, the branches are hairy, and the lenticels are obvious. The leaves are simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate, 10-15 cm long, 4-8 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, sparsely hairy on the upper side and denser hairy on the lower side, with particularly obvious veins; the petiole is about 1 cm long and entire. The umbel is terminal, with golden yellow flowers and leaf-like white bracts, 7 to 9 cm long, 4 to 5 cm wide, and a petiole of 3 to 4 cm long. The capsule is ovoid or elliptical-obovate, and the top is chambered when mature. [Habitat distribution] Grown in tropical forests, river valleys, hills, and sandstones. Distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi and other places. [Properties and flavors] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "sweet, neutral." 【Functions and indications】 ① "Guangxi Medicinal Plant List": "Leaves, used to treat hoarseness." [Usage and Dosage] For internal use: Roots and stems: decocted in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. 【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》 Through the detailed introduction of the root pepper in this article, we can learn about the related effects and eating methods of the root pepper. The value of the root pepper can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of the root pepper. |
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