Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the use of massage and herbal remedies for treatment. Therefore, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, what are the functions, indications, associated formulas, and images of the herb "Wild Sorghum?"
Wild Sorghum
Wild Sorghum
Alias: Waterfront Shengma, False Shengma, False Epimedium, Red Shengma, Wild Orchid.
Taste: Spicy, bitter.
Nature: According to "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Slightly spicy, bitter, warm."
Origin: "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine"
Source: The roots or whole herb of the plant Xipan Luoxinfu of the family Begoniaceae. It is harvested in autumn and winter, washed, cut, and dried.
Original Form of Wild Sorghum
Original Form and Habitat Distribution of Wild Sorghum
Original Form: Perennial erect herb, can grow up to 1 meter tall. The rhizome is thick and brownish. Basal leaves are 1-2 times pinnately compound; leaflets are ovate-heart-shaped, 4-6 cm long, 1.5-3.5 cm wide, gradually pointed at the tip, nearly heart-shaped at the base, oblique, with sharp serrations along the edges, and covered with stiff hairs on both sides; petioles are slender and covered with brown long soft hairs. Large panicles are borne at the top, covered with brown long soft hairs; flowers are pink; stamens are 5. Fruits are capsules; seeds are numerous. Flowering period is in spring.
Wild Sorghum Image
Habitat Distribution: It grows in valleys, water ditches, or damp places. It is distributed in Yunnan, Tibet, and other places.
Functions and Indications of Wild Sorghum
① "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": Promotes qi circulation, relieves pain, activates blood circulation, and disperses blood stasis. It is used to treat chronic gastritis and traumatic injuries.
② "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": The whole herb dispels wind and eliminates dampness. It is used to treat rheumatic pain.
Associated Formula and Applications
Treatment for yellow water sores: Grind the roots of Wild Sorghum into powder, mix with sesame oil, and apply to the affected area. (From "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine")
Usage and Dosage
Internal use: Decoction, 9-15 grams. External use: Applied as powder.
