Pinecone of Pseudotsuga sinensis and Pseudotsuga gaussenii, also known as Pao Song Shi, is a medicinal herb in the family Pinaceae. It has the effects of calming the liver and extinguishing wind, regulating menstruation and stopping bleeding, and stopping excessive vaginal discharge. It is commonly used for hypertension, headaches, dizziness, restlessness, irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual flow, and excessive vaginal discharge.
Medicinal Value
1. According to "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It calms the liver and extinguishes wind, regulates menstruation and promotes blood circulation, stops bleeding, stops excessive vaginal discharge, calms the mind and stabilizes the will. It is used to treat hypertension, headaches, dizziness, restlessness, irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual flow, and excessive vaginal discharge."
2. According to "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It regulates menstruation, stops bleeding, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain. It is used to treat irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual flow, headaches, dizziness, and weakness."
Pseudotsuga sinensis
The pinecone is cylindrical or ovoid-cylindrical, 7-11 cm long and 3-4 cm in diameter. When mature, it is reddish-brown. The scales are kidney-shaped, about 1.5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide.
The seeds are triangular-elliptic in shape, with large wings in a triangular shape, shorter than the seeds. It has a subtle aroma and a slightly bitter taste.
It grows in high mountain areas at an altitude of 2300-3000 meters. It is distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei, and other places.
Pseudotsuga gaussenii
The pinecone is ovoid-elongated, 5-8 cm long and about 3.5 cm in diameter, black or dark purple. The scales are kidney-shaped or fan-shaped, about 0.8-1.2 cm long and 1.5-2 cm wide, with the apical scales slightly pointed and slightly protruding.
The seeds are triangular-ovate in shape, with wedge-shaped wings. It has a subtle aroma and a slightly bitter taste.
It grows in high mountain areas at an altitude of 1500-3700 meters. It is distributed in Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei, Sichuan, and other places.
