Leucaena leucocephala rhizome is the root of the plant. It is the dried root of leucaena rhizome, which is distributed all over China. It is usually dug in spring and fall, and flowers in summer. It is also a perennial herb that grows mostly in plains streams and moist meadows along the coast.
What kind of plant is leucaena root
Leucaena leucocephala is a member of the graminaceous family, and its root is the root of leucocephala itself. The color of the cut surface of the root is white and the rhizome is thick.
Looks and pictures of leucaena root
Leucaena rhizome has fine and pliable fibrous roots with glabrous sheaths, membranous tongue, and predominantly acicular leaves that are slightly hard textured, with flattened or rolled up margins on the inside. The surface of its root is yellowish white or yellowish, looks slightly glossy, the surface has longitudinal wrinkles, so the texture is brittle.
Effects and functions of leucaena leucocephala root
Leucaena leucocephala root has the effects of cooling blood, stopping bleeding, clearing heat and removing toxins. It can be used to treat symptoms such as vomiting blood, hematuria, jaundice, vomiting, coughing and difficulty in urination. It also has the effect of shortening bleeding time and reducing vascular permeability.