The efficacy and function of Zijinsha

Do you know about purple gold sand? It is a common medicinal material. Generally, purple gold sand is used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about purple gold sand.

[Source] It is the root of the Umbelliferae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 25 to 30 cm high. The stem is erect, 1 to 2, tubular, rarely branched, and has short hairs. The basal leaves are triangular-ovate, 3-7.5 cm long, 1-2 times ternate, with leaflets papery, ovate, 2-5.5 cm long, 2-5 cm wide, often 2-3 rounded or deeply fissured, with a rounded or broadly cuneate base, with coarsely rounded and bluntly serrated edges, with fine tips, and small bristles on the lower veins and edges; the petiole is 10-16 cm long. Compound umbel; no involucre; 15-30 stalks, nearly filamentous, 2-5 cm long, unequal length; 2-3 bracteoles, bristle-like; 2-4 pedicels, 2-3 mm long; flowers white or lavender. The double-hanging fruit is ovate-rectangular.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in thickets on hillsides. Distributed in Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Shenlongjia Chinese Herbal Medicine": "spicy, warm."

[Functions and indications] "Shenlongjia Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Dispels cold, regulates qi and relieves pain. Treats stomachache, abdominal pain, chest and flank pain."

[Additional prescription] For treating stomach and abdominal pain: Grind equal amounts of the roots of Zijinsha root and Wujin root (Arisulochia sieboldii, a plant of the Aristolochiaceae family) into fine powder. Take one to two coins each time, three times a day, with warm water or wine. (Selected Works of the Exhibition: Internal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This is all we have to say about the effects of purple gold sand. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although the value of purple gold sand is very high, we must be cautious when eating it.