The efficacy and function of Yangshan thorn

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine Yangshanci.

[Source] It is the branches, leaves or seeds of the Zanthoxylum heterophyllum plant of the Rutaceae family. Available all year round.

【Original form】 Evergreen shrub. The twigs are rough, reddish brown, with very few thorns. Simple leaves are alternate; the leaves are lanceolate, leathery, 5 to 7 cm long, 2 to 3 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, and with wavy shallow teeth on the edges. The racemes are axillary and the florets are pedunculate. The capsule is oval, reddish-brown in appearance, and cracks at the top when ripe. The seeds are oval, black and smooth.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in shrub forests.

[Properties and flavors] Guizhou Herbal Medicine: "Spicy, warm, slightly toxic."

【Function】 ① "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "Drying away dampness and killing insects. Treating athlete's foot pain."

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] To treat athlete's foot pain: Take 5 liang of Sheep Ridge Ci, decoct it in water and wash the affected area. (Guizhou Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guizhou Herbs"

Through the detailed introduction of Yangshan Thorn in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of Yangshan Thorn. The value of Yangshanci can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of Yangshanci.