The efficacy and function of Baijiugu cattle

Baijiugu Niu is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use Baijiugu Niu to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Jiugu Niu, Songpi Jiugu Niu, Niuwei Duhuo, Honey Oil Ginseng, Niujiaoqi

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Aralia aralia of the Araliaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 1.5m tall. The underground rhizome is large and slender. The leaves are one to three pinnate compound leaves, about 15-20cm long; the petiole is about 4cm long; the stipules and petiole are fused at the base, semicircular, about 4mm long, with ciliated edges; there are 5-9 pinnae, 3 leaflets at the tip, the petiolules are 8-20cm long, and the terminal ones are up to 4.5cm long; the leaf blade is membranous, broadly cordate, 2-4cm long, 2-4.5cm wide, with a long acuminate tip and a cordate base, with sparse white scaly prickles along the veins and sharp serrations on the edges; there are 5-7 pairs of lateral veins, which are obvious on both sides. The panicle is sparse, terminal, with only a few branches, 15-25cm long, and there are often 1-3 axillary umbels at the lower part of the main axis, with 12-18 flowers in the umbel; the peduncle is 2.5cm long and has short soft hairs; the bracts are lanceolate, about 5mm long; the pedicels are about 7mm long; the bracts are conical; the calyx tube is glabrous, with 5 triangular teeth on the edge; there are 5 petals, ovate; there are 5 stamens; the ovary has 5 chambers, 5 styles, and is free. The drupe is spherical, berry-like, black when ripe, about 7mm in diameter, and has 5 ribs. The flowering period is July, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on hillsides at an altitude of 2600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Tonify the middle and replenish qi; expel toxins and reduce swelling. It is used to treat dizziness due to qi deficiency; tinnitus; chronic lymphadenitis; carbuncle that does not ulcerate for a long time; chronic suppurative osteomyelitis

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 9-15g. For external use: appropriate amount, mash and apply; or use the decoction for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The medicinal value of Baijiugu Niu introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as Baijiugu Niu. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.