What is Rubia cordifolia and Rubia Root?Characters,Phytochemicals and Applications.

Contents

• Botanical Info of Rubia cordifolia and Rubia Root.
• Rubia cordifolia Plant Descriptions and Source.
• Characters and Identification:Rubia cordifolia Root.
• Rubia Root Constituents and Phytochemicals.
• Archeology and Classical Note:Rubia Root.
• Pharmacological Study:Rubia root and extract.
• Rubia Root Toxicity and Safety Info.
• Functions and Applications Guide of Rubia Root.
• Rubia Root Clinical Applications and Report.
• Research Update:Rubia Root.

Archeology and Classical Note:Rubia Root.:

Rubia root earliest registered in ancient classical books Shen Nong Ben Cao Jingf,as "Qian Gen(Rubia root)",other herbal classicals noted follows:

Ming Yi Bie Lu noted:'Rubia root grows in mountain valley,dig root in Feb or Mar,dry in the sun','Grass grows in mountains valley,stem horn,fruit pepper shape.'

Ming Yi Bie Lu

Shu Ben Cao noted:'Leaf similar as jujube leaf,broader in bottom.stem and leaf all taste astringint,4 to 5 leaves crossing between stems,climbing grass and wood..Root purple red,dig out root in august.',according to photo attached,should be identified as rubia root today used.

Shu Ben Cao

Ri Hua Zi Ben Cao noted:'stop white discharge,blood circulation problems after child birth,urine blood,wound.'

Ri Hua Zi Ben Cao

Huang Di Nei Jing noted:'Four cuttle bone-Xu Ru pills',this is the earliest registration of rubia root in ancient times.

Huang Di Nei Jing

Ben Cao Gang Mu noted:'Qian Cao(rubia root) grows out in december,climbing several miters.Stem square shape hollow core,small horns outskin,stems.5 leaves each stem,leaf like wu Yao but crude and bitter,blue surface and green back.Flower in july to august,fruit size as big as small peppers,small seeds inside.'

Ben Cao Gang Mu

Ancient Classical Note of Rubia Root:

Ben Cao Gang Mu noted: Qian Gen,taste warm and boost circulations,sour and entrer into liver salt and boost blood,professional in boost circulations and revive blood,folk remedy use it treat women menstrual problems,50 grams wine decoction take,one serving cure,very effective.

Ben Cao Gang Mu

Ming Yi Bie Lu noted it works for benefit Qi and comfortable sense after long period taken,Ri Hua Zi noted it boost sperm,not conforms,maybe no refrerences.",Ben Cao Jing Shu noted: Qian Gen,key herbs for blood circulation and cooling.

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• 1.What is Rubia cordifolia and Rubia Root?Characters,Phytochemicals and Applications.

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