The efficacy and function of Thalictrum sphaerocephalum

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine Thalictrum lucidum.

[Other names] Thalictrum indici, Thalictrum sutchuenensis

[Source] The whole herb of Thalictrum lucidum, a plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Harvested in summer, used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 60 to 100 cm high. The leaves spread straight upward, and are 2-3 times nearly pinnate; the leaf blade is 8-18 cm long, the leaflets are ovate or obovate, 0.8-2 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm wide, usually 3-lobed, and the lobes are entire or with 2-3 teeth; the petiole base has a short sheath; the stipules are membranous and tear-shaped. The panicle is slightly corymbose, with bifurcated branches that spread out; the flowers are small, with 4 sepals, light yellow-green, narrowly ovate; without petals; many stamens; 1 to 5 carpels, and a triangular stigma with wings. Achenes are nearly fusiform, straight or slightly curved, 4 to 6 mm long, with 8 longitudinal ribs.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in grasslands, field edges, sandy land and sand dunes. Distributed in Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, strengthens the stomach, reduces acid and induces sweating.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat headache and dizziness in summer: Take appropriate amount of Thalictrum lucidum, boil it in water and drink it.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

I believe that through the detailed introduction of the spreading thrush in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of the spreading thrush. I hope this helps you all.