Common ground mallow

[Guest guest]

Here's another interesting find in the Zhong Yao Da Ci Dian, Vol. 1,

p. 1086:

 

Su Huang Qi, Radix Malvae Neglectae, the root of common ground mallow,

i.e., neglected mallow

 

Other names: Tu Huang Qi (The " Huang Qi " here is the same as Radix

Astragali Membranacei.)

 

I spend considerable time weeding these from my garden, grass,

borders, everywhere. They have very long, white taproots. Very hardy,

very prolific. When I was poor 25 years ago, I sometimes ate the

leaves with other wild-crafted greens.

 

Nature & flavor: Sweet, warm

 

Functions & indications: 1) Hastens milk; 2) Supplements the center

and boosts the qi, out-thrusts sore toxins, disinhbits urination.

Treats vacuity taxation, anemia, TB, anal desertion, uterine prolapse,

nephritis edema, diabetes mellitus, insufficient lactation. (These

uses come from Shanxi and Jiangsu respectively.)

 

Method of use & dosage: Internal administration: 3-5 qian (3 grams = 1

qian)

 

Formula for insufficient lactation: One liang (30 grams) Su Huang Qi,

two pig's feet. Cook and add sugar to taste.

 

My goodness! What have I been doing all these years? Is there a new

wonder herb here? Mo Segal, move over.

[Guest guest]

This herb (mostly leaves) is used commonly in the native medicine of

New Mexico Native Americans and Hispanics.

 

According to Michael Moore (Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West, pg.

101): " primarily used as a demulcent or emollient. Fresh leaves make a

soothing poultice, reducing inflammation and lessening pain. The fresh

tea is soothing to sore throats and tonsillitis. The tea will help

indigestion and stomach sensitivity and has a mildly soothing effect

upon bladder and urethra irritability. The tea is traditionally drunk

in New Mexico for facilitating labor in childbirht and a wash for skin

irritations in infants. The tea is also a mild expectorant and

diuretic. "

 

 

On Friday, September 5, 2003, at 11:22 AM, Bob Flaws wrote:

 

> Su Huang Qi, Radix Malvae Neglectae, the root of common ground mallow,

> i.e., neglected mallow