The difference between Perennial Cortex and Acanthopanax Cortex

Both Acanthopanax Cortex and Cyperus rotundus Cortex are Chinese herbal medicines. Because the two are relatively similar and have therapeutic effects on rheumatic diseases, many people cannot distinguish the difference between the two Chinese herbal medicines very well in daily life. So what are their actual differences? This is something that many people do not know. Let's take a look.

Appearance difference

If we want to have an understanding of the two Chinese herbal medicines, Acanthopanax Cortex and Perennial Cortex, we should have an understanding of the differences in their appearance. First of all, Acanthopanax cortex is a kind of dried root bark, which is harvested in summer and autumn. After drying, it is long cylindrical, the surface is dark red, there are some round holes and the cross-section is uneven. The quality is relatively light, it is easy to break, and it has a local flavor. Although Angelica dahurica bark is also a dried root bark, its surface is light yellow and tastes bitter. This kind of Angelica dahurica bark is harmful, very difficult to break, and relatively tough, so we can completely distinguish the two Chinese herbal medicines based on such details.

Difference in usage

Moreover, these two Chinese herbal medicines not only have great differences in appearance, but also in their methods of use. Although Acanthopanax Cortex and Perilla Cortex have the same functions, Perilla Cortex is a toxic substance, so you must be very cautious when taking it. Perilla Cortex can treat sore waist and weak legs, and the dosage is controlled below six grams, while the dosage of Acanthopanax Cortex is only about nine grams. If you take too much, it will easily cause side effects.

Efficacy difference

And we should also note that although they are relatively similar, their actual effects are actually different. Although both Acanthopanax Cortex and Cyperus rotundus can be used to treat low back pain, weak legs, eliminate dampness, swelling and pain, and strengthen bones and tendons, Acanthopanax Cortex can also treat athlete's foot, tonify deficiency, nourish yin and nourish the kidney. For young women, Acanthopanax Cortex is very good, but Cyperus rotundus Cortex does not have these effects, and eating too much is harmful to the body. This is the truth that all medicines are poisonous.

Acanthopanax and Perennial Cortex are both very healthy Chinese herbal medicines. We can take them to have very good health-preserving effects, but in fact their differences are also quite large, so we need to pay attention to the difference in methods in daily life. If we cannot pay attention to the details to distinguish the two Chinese herbal medicines, it will affect our health.