Tianshanxuelian, 天山雪蓮
Dublin Core
Title
Tianshanxuelian, 天山雪蓮
Description
The dried aerial portion of Asteraceae.
Relation
Dried whole herbs
Type
Medicine
Medicine Item Type Metadata
Chinese Name
天山雪蓮
English Name
Snow Lotus Herb
Category
Whole herbs
Origin
The dried aerial portion of Saussurea involucrate (Kar. et Kir.) Sch. Bip.
Macroscopic Features
1. Cylindrical stem;
2. Externally yellowish-green or yellowish-brown;
3. Leaves densely arranged, no leaf stem or with remnants after falling off;
4. Flower head grows from the apex, gathered into a round spherical shape;
5. Light in weight, brittle texture;
6. Faintly aromatic odor, slightly bitter taste
2. Externally yellowish-green or yellowish-brown;
3. Leaves densely arranged, no leaf stem or with remnants after falling off;
4. Flower head grows from the apex, gathered into a round spherical shape;
5. Light in weight, brittle texture;
6. Faintly aromatic odor, slightly bitter taste
Collection
Citation
“Tianshanxuelian, 天山雪蓮,” CCCH9051 Group 48, accessed May 10, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/items/show/10.