Product Introduction
Spear thistle is a perennial plant with an erect stem and long spines. Its leaves are deeply pinnatifid, and the flowers are typically purple or white. The root is well-developed, with a fibrous rhizome.
Spear thistle is primarily distributed in Asia and Europe, such as China, Japan, and Mongolia. It grows in fields, grasslands, and hillsides.
Spear thistle is rich in flavonoids, bitter compounds, and volatile oils. Flavonoids have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Bitter compounds have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting urination. Volatile oils have stimulating and insecticidal effects.
Spear thistle is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination, and reducing swelling. It is commonly used to treat damp-heat symptoms and urinary disorders.
Main Active Ingredients
Spear thistle is rich in flavonoids such as centaurin and centaurein. Flavonoids have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
Spear thistle also contains bitter compounds such as matrine. Bitter compounds have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting urination.
Additionally, spear thistle contains volatile oils, which have stimulating and insecticidal effects.
Product Applications and Dosage
Spear thistle is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination, and reducing swelling. It can be made into medicinal preparations or decoctions to treat damp-heat symptoms and urinary disorders.
When using spear thistle, the root, leaves, and other parts can be processed as needed. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the typical dosage is about 6-12 grams per dose, but the specific dosage can be adjusted based on individual circumstances. It is recommended to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner or pharmacist for proper usage and dosage.
Product Source Plant Introduction, Distribution, and Growth Environment
Spear thistle is primarily distributed in Asia and Europe, such as China, Japan, and Mongolia. It prefers sunny and moist environments and commonly grows in fields, grasslands, and hillsides.
Harvesting, Processing, and Storage
Spear thistle is usually harvested during the flowering or fruiting period. After harvesting, spear thistle can be cleaned and dried. Spear thistle should be stored in a dry, cool place to maintain its quality and freshness. It can be dried or processed for long-term preservation.
