What is the Chinese herbal medicine Solidago decurrens also called? Its four major effects can treat these diseases

The Chinese herbal medicine Solidago decurrens is a plant of the genus Solidago in the Asteraceae family. Because its single stem grows straight up and it blooms yellow flowers in autumn, it is called “one-stem yellow flower”. It and the famous invasive species Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) belong to the same family but different species. So what is the Chinese herbal medicine Solidago decurrens also called? What are its effects and actions?

I. Introduction to Solidago decurrens

1. What is Solidago decurrens also called?

The Chinese medicine Solidago decurrens is also called wild yellow chrysanthemum, shanbian banzhixiang, jiujinhua, manshanhuang, baigencao, baitiaogen, qiangangguang, yizhiqiang, yizhijian, chaotian yizhuxiang, huanghuacao, liuye qixingjian, tuxixin, huanghua xixin, huanghua yizhixiang, tiejinguai, shetouwang, jianxuefei, ye chaihu, diaoyugan chaihu, jin chaihu, huanghuacao, jinbianju and liuzhihuang, etc.

2. Growth environment and distribution of Solidago decurrens

Solidago decurrens prefers cool and humid climates and is cold-resistant. It generally grows on mountain slopes, broad-leaved forest edges, under forests, roadsides and in grass clusters at an altitude of 565-2850 m. It is suitable for planting in fertile, loose, humus-rich, well-drained sandy soil. It is mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and southern Shaanxi.

3. Morphological characteristics of Solidago decurrens

Solidago decurrens is a perennial herb, about 35-100 cm tall, occasionally up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are oblong, and its flowers are capitula, usually borne on the upper part of the stem and arranged in a corymbose panicle or raceme.

II. Effects and actions of Solidago decurrens

The whole plant of Solidago decurrens is used as medicine. Its nature and flavor are pungent, bitter and slightly warm, and it enters the lung and liver meridians. Its main effects are: dispelling wind and clearing heat, detoxifying and reducing swelling.

1. Effect one: dispelling wind and clearing heat, detoxifying and reducing swelling

Solidago decurrens is bitter in flavor and cool in nature, and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is suitable for symptoms such as wind-heat common cold, tonsillitis, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infection, sore and swollen throat, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, diphtheria, acute and chronic nephritis, infantile malnutrition and oral erosion.

2. Effect two: treating venomous snake bites

Solidago decurrens can also treat venomous snake bites and traumatic injuries.

3. Effect three: treating tinea manuum, onychomycosis and athlete's foot

4. Effect four: sterilizing and reducing inflammation, promoting urination

According to research findings, plants of the genus Solidago contain polyacetylenes, saponins, phenolics and volatile oil components, and have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, insecticidal and diuretic effects, with extremely high medicinal value. Because Solidago decurrens contains saponins, livestock that eat it by mistake may develop poisoning symptoms such as paralysis and movement disorders.

[Usage and dosage]

For common cold, sore and swollen throat, tonsillitis: Solidago decurrens 9-30 g, decocted in water and taken.

For whooping cough: Solidago decurrens, feijingcao and tuerfeng 15 g each, dilong 6 g, decocted in water and taken.

For head wind: Solidago decurrens 9 g, decocted in water and taken.

For heatstroke with vomiting and diarrhea: Solidago decurrens 15 g, camphor leaves 3 pieces, decocted in water and taken.

For traumatic injuries: Solidago decurrens root 15-20 g, decocted in water and taken.

For venomous snake bites: Solidago decurrens 50 g, decocted in water, then taken together with honey 50 g; or pound Solidago decurrens and apply it topically, or decoct it in water for washing.

For tinea manuum, onychomycosis and athlete's foot: use 50-100 g of Solidago decurrens every day, decoct to obtain a concentrated juice and then wash the affected area, for half an hour each time, 1 to 2 times a day, with seven days as one course of treatment.

For jaundice: Solidago decurrens 75 g, shuididing 25 g. Decocted in water and taken.

III. Dietary contraindications of Solidago decurrens

1. After oral administration of Solidago decurrens, there may be discomfort such as a numbing and spicy sensation in the throat, but in most cases it disappears within 30-60 minutes.

2. Pregnant women must not take it.

IV. How much does Solidago decurrens spray cost?

Solidago decurrens has many effects and actions, so it is often used to make compound medicines. The common one on the market is compound Solidago decurrens spray, priced at about 20 yuan per bottle, 15 mL, bitter with a slight sweetness and a cooling sensation.

Main ingredients of Solidago decurrens spray: Solidago decurrens, honeysuckle, guanzhong, forsythia, mint, schizonepeta and ainaxiang. Excipients: stevioside and potassium sorbate.

Effects and actions of Solidago decurrens spray: clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and dissipating heat, and clearing and soothing the throat. It is mainly suitable for upper respiratory tract infection, acute and chronic pharyngitis, mouth and tongue sores, swollen and painful gums, and bad breath.

The effects and actions of Solidago decurrens have been introduced here. Its medicinal value is still quite high, and it has good therapeutic effects on common cold, clearing heat and detoxifying, pharyngitis, etc. However, since it is after all a Chinese medicinal material, everyone is still reminded to consult a doctor's opinion before prescribing the right medicine for the symptoms.