Scorzonera

Garden or Spansih Scorzonera; Viper’s Grass, Black Salsify
Picture New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563

Picture Scorzonera hispanica
Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, Thomé, 1905

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Botanical name:


Scorzonera hispanica
Spanish (most common), German, Narrow-leaved and Low types were traditionally recognised.

Parts used:


Root

Temperature & Taste:


Neutral (slightly Warm), moist. Sweet

Classifications:


3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS
4c. CARDIAC.    4f. SPLENETIC
Exhilaratives.    Tonics

Uses:


1. Tonifies Qi, Benefits the Spleen, Clears Damp:
-strengthening, good for weakness, convalescence

2. Clears Wind-Heat, Resists Poison:
-Alexipharmic

3. Stops Wind, Calms Spasms:
-Epilepsy, Vertigo, Migraine with deficiency

4. Externally:
-the essence or distilled water dropped into the eyes clears the sight


Preparation:


 … available in PRO version

Dose:


Powder: 1–4 grams
Decoction: 4–12 grams

Substitute:


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Main Combinations:


1. Anxiety and Palpitations, Restlessness, Insomnia, Melancholy, Scorzonera with  … available in PRO version
2. Melancholy, Scorzonera with  … available in PRO version
3. Epidemic diseases, spotted Fever:
i. Scorzonera with … available in PRO version
ii. to prevent and treat Epidemic diseases: Scorzonera with … available in PRO version
4. Fever:
i. Scorzonera with … available in PRO version
ii. to the above can be added … available in PRO version.
5. Nephritis: China root, Scorzonera … available in PRO version
6. Paralysis, Scorzonera with  … available in PRO version
7. Weakness of the Heart, Lung and Stomach, Scorzonera with  … available in PRO version
8. For Ptisan (nourishing Decoction), Scorzonera with  … available in PRO version
9. As a Kidney and Digestive (Qi) tonic, Scorzonera with  … available in PRO version

Major Formula
Cordial Decoction
Syrup of Balm
Orvietan Antidote

Cautions:


None noted

Main Preparations used:


Distilled Water of the Roots, Extract, and the Candied Root were often used
  • Extra Info
  • Research
ANTIBACTERIAL
–A new step on the chemical profiles and pharmacological effects of three Scorzonera species (S. hieraciifolia, S. hispanica and S. tomentosa)
–Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Bunias orientalis L. and Scorzonera hispanica L. ethanol extracts

ANTIFUNGAL
–A new step on the chemical profiles and pharmacological effects of three Scorzonera species (S. hieraciifolia, S. hispanica and S. tomentosa)

ANTIOXIDANT
–Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Scorzonera Species.
–Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Bunias orientalis L. and Scorzonera hispanica L. ethanol extracts
–Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Scorzonera Species

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
–Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Scorzonera Species.

ANALGESIC
–Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Scorzonera Species.
–Antinociceptive activity of some Scorzonera L. species
–Analgesic compounds from Scorzonera latifolia

IMMUNOMODULATING
–Immunomodulating properties of lignan glucoside from cultivated cells of Scorzonera Hispanica L.

HEPATOPROTECTIVE
–Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Scorzonera Species.

CYTOTOXIC
–Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Scorzonera Species.