Yu Baifu [Henan Yuzhou Specialty]

What is Yu Baifu? Authentic Henan Yuzhou specialty: Yubaifu

Content summary:Do you want to know what Yubaifu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Yuzhou, Henan Province - Yubaifu. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Yubaifu. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Yubaifu and its nutritional value? What are the product features of Yu Baifu? Identification of the characteristics of Yubaifu, microscopic identification of Yubaifu, powder characteristics of Yubaifu, etc

Introduction to Yu Baifu

Yu Baifu, also known as Typhonium giganteum Engl., is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Araceae of the order Fabales. Tubers are used for medicinal purposes, which can dispel wind and phlegm, dispel cold and dampness, suppress spasms, treat headaches, crooked mouth and eyes, hemiplegia, tetanus, injuries from falls, limb numbness, silent stroke, lymphatic tuberculosis, snake and insect bites, etc. The "white aconite" in traditional Chinese medicine is processed from lotus root. This product is toxic and should be used with caution

The tubers of white aconite are elliptical or oval in shape, measuring 2 to 5 centimeters in length and 1 to 3 centimeters in diameter. The surface is white or yellow white, with ring and root marks, and the top has stem or bud marks. Hard in texture, with a white cross-section and rich in powder. Odorless, light leaves, chewy and spicy. It is best to have a large, solid, white color, and sufficient powder

Identification of the characteristics of Yu Baifu

: The tubers are oval or elliptical in shape, measuring 2-5cm in length and 1-3cm in diameter, with residual stem scars or unicorn lotus original plant (Figure 2) bud scars at the top. The surface is slightly smooth in white or light yellow color, with ring patterns and dotted marks. Hard in texture, with a white powdery cross-section. Odorless and mild, spicy and tongue piercing. It is best to have a large, solid, white color, and sufficient powder

Powder characteristics of Yu Baifu

: almost white

① Starch granules are single coarse spherical or quasi spherical in shape, with a diameter of 4-29 μ m, and the navel point is dotted, cracked, herringbone shaped, cross shaped, trident shaped or star shaped, with faintly visible large grain layer patterns; Composite particles consist of 2-12 particles, some of which are composed of 1 larger particle and 2-4 smaller particles

② Calcium oxalate needle crystals are scattered or present in circular or elongated mucous cells, with a needle crystal bundle length of approximately 116 μ m. ③ Threaded and looped conduits with a diameter of 9-46 μ m