Seven clouds

Yunwuqi (Shaanxi Chinese herbal medicine)

[source] it is the root of Delphinium qinlingense (Ranunculaceae).

[plant morphology] Delphinium Qinling

Perennial herbs. Rhizome transverse, hard, dark brown. Stem erect, hollow, glabrous, 55-150 cm high. The lower stem leaf is pentagonal, 6.5-10 cm long, 12-20 cm wide, 3-lobed, sparsely pubescent on both sides; petiole is about 15 cm long. Panicle terminal, sparse, inflorescence axis and pedicel glabrous; bracteoles subulate; sepals bluish purple, ovate or elliptic, outside sparsely short hairy: petals 2, bluish purple, reflexed; staminodes clawed, petals 2-lobed. It has a yellow beard. Stamens numerous; carpels 3, glabrous. Follicles 3, oblong.

It grows in the grass on the hillside. Distributed in Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and other places.

[collection] it is used for digging, cleaning and drying in autumn.

[flavor] pungent, warm.

Function indications: promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. Treat headache, low back pain, abdominal pain and strain.

[usage and dosage] take orally: soak in wine for 1-3 yuan; or take pills with wine.