Shaqian beard

Shaqian beard

(medicinal plants in desert areas of China)

[source] it is the seed of Ferula rigida. For plant morphology, please refer to "shaqianhu".

[collection] the seeds were harvested from August to September when they were mature.

Functions and indications: regulating qi and strengthening stomach.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 yuan; or grinding powder.

[selected formula] for dyspepsia, acute and chronic gastritis: Radix Bupleuri, Rhizoma syringae, Radix Aucklandiae and Cynomorium songaricum. Five to one yuan per serving, two to three times a day, before meals.