1. Alias
Xixiong, Xianggaoben, Qinxiong.
2. Plant morphology
Perennial herb, about 1 meter tall. The rhizomes are irregular clumps with numerous fibrous roots. The stem is upright, hollow, and has longitudinal edges on the surface. The basal leaves are triangular in shape, with 2 odd feather like lobes and 3-4 pairs of final lobes. They are ovate in shape, with papillary protrusions along the veins and irregular feather like deep fissures at the edges; The upper leaves of the stem have extended sheaths. Apiform inflorescence terminal, with papillate coarse hairs; The bracts and small bracts are linear or divided; Umbrella width of 15-22, unequal in length; Flower stem 20; The flowers are small and white. Double hanging fruit is broadly ovate, hairless, and has 5 edges when divided. The flowering period is from July to August, and the fruiting period is from September to November.
3. Origin distribution
Born in mountainous grasslands. Distributed in Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei and other places.
4. Harvesting and processing
When the stems and leaves wither in autumn or when seedlings emerge in the following spring, they should be harvested, removed of sediment, and dried or dried.
5. Characteristics of medicinal herbs
Irregular nodular cylindrical shape, slightly twisted, branched, 3-10 cm long, 1-2 cm in diameter. The surface is brown or dark brown, rough, with longitudinal wrinkles. There are several concave circular stem bases remaining on the upper side, and many dotted raised root scars and residual roots on the lower side. Lightweight, hard in texture, easy to break, with a yellow or yellow white cross-section, fibrous in shape. Strong aroma, spicy, bitter, and slightly numbing taste.
6. Sexual Taste Returning to the Classics
Warm in nature, pungent in taste. Returning to the bladder meridian.
7. Effect and Function
Relieve cold, dampness, and pain. The Xinwen Jiebiao medicine belongs to the subcategory of Jiebiao medicine.
8. Clinical application
Take 3-9 grams and decoct in water. Used to treat wind cold, cold, top pain, rheumatism, limb joint pain.
9. Pharmacological research
Water or alcohol extracts have a significant antihypertensive effect and can directly dilate blood vessels, counteract acetylcholine induced intestinal muscle excitation, significantly reduce uterine tension in vitro rabbits, and counteract the excitatory effect of oxytocin on the uterus. Pharmacological experiments have shown significant central inhibitory effects such as sedation, analgesia, antipyretic, and cooling. And anti-inflammatory; Inhibit smooth muscle; Improve hypoxia tolerance; It has antibacterial, anti liver damage, anti early pregnancy, antioxidant and other effects.
10. Chemical composition
Containing volatile oil of 0.3% to 0.65%, among which the content of new snake bed lactone is the highest, accounting for 25.57%. It also contains components such as ferulic acid, naringenin, bornyl acetate, α - pinene, β - pinene, ligustilide, ligustilide A, ligustilide G, ligustilide H, ligustilide I, and 3-butenylphthalide.
11. Usage taboos
Yin blood deficiency, liver yang hyperactivity, and fever syndrome headache should not be taken.
12. Compatibility prescription
① Treat all kinds of wind, mild and severe headaches, nasal congestion and brain tightness, relieve typhoid fever and head wind, spread sores and ringworm all over the body, stubborn numbness on hands and feet: divide Chuanxiong, Xixin, Baizhi, licorice, and Gaoben into equal parts, each medicine is 120 grams, add 1 pound of calcined gypsum powder, water and make pills, take one pill every 30 grams, chew mint tea after eating. (Pu Ji Fang Bai Long Wan)
② Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: 9g Gaoben, 9g Cangzhu, 9g Fangfeng, 12g Achyranthes. Boil it in water. (Qingdao Herbal Medicine Handbook)
③ To treat dry and white dandruff in adults and children: divide the powder into small parts such as Gaoben and Baizhi, and rub the brush at night to remove the dirt. (Collection of Convenient Materia Medica Words)
④ Treating pediatric scabies: using Gaoben decoction for bathing and washing clothes. (General Introduction to Pediatric Health)
⑤ To treat the pain caused by excessive physical activity and improve bowel movements: 15 grams of Gaoben and 30 grams of Cangzhu. Above is coarse powder. Take 30 grams per serving, boil two cups of water until one cup is served, and take warm wine.
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