The efficacy and function of juniper

Juniperus chinensis is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use Juniperus chinensis to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Hexagonal grass, Selaginella latifolia, tendon vine, ground-filling cloud, stone-piercing, ground centipede

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Selaginella prostrata of the Selaginellaceae family.

[Original morphology] The stems are slender, creeping, with roots everywhere, and the plants appear as moss-like communities. Leaves are dimorphic, alternate, arranged in 2 rows on both sides and in the middle of the branches, sparsely arranged; lateral leaves are obliquely ovate, 2-3mm long, 0.8-1mm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, obliquely cordate at the base, with fine teeth on the edges; middle leaves are similar to lateral leaves but narrower, 1.5-2mm long, 0.5-0.7mm wide. The spore-bearing branchlets are erect, 4-10 cm high, with sporangia growing in the leaf axils at the upper part of the branches, and no specialized sporangium spikes are formed; the sporangia are oval, with the megasporangium at the bottom and the microsporangium at the top. Spore type II.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in stream wetlands or on rocks.

【Chemical composition】 Contains amentoflavone.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】Relieves cough and asthma; stops bleeding; clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for coughing and asthma; vomiting blood; hemorrhoidal bleeding; bleeding due to trauma; stranguria; burns

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: appropriate amount, grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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