The efficacy and function of tobacco pot grass

Tobacco grass is something that many people are very familiar with. The benefits that Tobacco grass brings to us are not available in other foods. So what are the effects of tobacco grass? Let’s learn about it together.

[Source] It is the root of the Ranunculaceae plant Thalictrum lucidum . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and dry.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, glabrous. The stem is erect, red, and 65 to 150 cm high. Leaves are alternate, 2-3 times 3-compound, with short petioles, sheath-like base, and up to 35 cm long; leaflets are ovate, 1.6-5.5) cm long, 1-4 cm wide, 3-lobed, with lobes entire or sparsely serrated, covered with white powder on the underside, and with raised veins. Inflorescence is panicle, 10-35 cm long; flowers are small, about 7 mm in diameter, and yellow-green in color; there are 4 sepals, which are green-white, narrowly ovate, 3-4 mm long; there are no petals; there are many stamens, about 7 mm long; there are 2-4 carpels, and the stigma is arrow-shaped. Achenes are ovoid, 2-3 mm long, with distinct longitudinal ribs.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on the edges of hilly or mountainous forests and valleys. Distributed in Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi, North China, Northeast China and other places.

[Chemical composition] The roots contain 0.08% thalictine, thalidomide, thalidomide-1, and thalidomide-2. The stems and leaves contain 0.004% thalassemic acid, thalassemic acid alkaloids and thalassemic acid methyl ether. The leaves also contain the flavonoid glycoside thalidomide.

[Pharmacological action] For the effects of the alkaloids contained in this product, please refer to the entries for "Thalidomide" and "Atractylodes macrocephala".

[Properties and flavors] "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "bitter, cold, slightly toxic."

【Function】 "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "clears away heat and detoxifies. Treats toothache, acute dermatitis, and eczema."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of tobacco grass. The effect of tobacco grass is very large and it has great benefits for the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose tobacco grass according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.