The efficacy and function of Acanthus microcarpa

Regarding Acanthus parviflorus, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce you to the small-flowered mouse fruit.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of Acanthus parviflora, a plant of the Acanthaceae family.

[Original form] Acanthus parviflora is an upright subshrub that can reach 1.5m in height. Leaves are opposite; petiole less than 5mm long, with a pair of stipule-like hard thorns at the base; leaf blade oblong, 5-12cm long, 2-3cm wide, often truncated at the tip, with thorn-like convex tip, pinnately divided to deeply pinnately divided, lobes usually triangular, with thorns. The spike inflorescence is terminal; the bracts are broadly ovate to nearly round, about 6mm long, usually falling off before flowering; there are no bracteoles; the calyx lobes are 4, the outer pair of sepals are larger, broadly ovate, about 800mm long, and the inner pair of sepals are smaller; the corolla is about 2cm long, the corolla tube is about 7mm long, the crown brim is single-lipped, the upper lip is extremely degenerate and often not obvious, the lower lip is broad, stretched, and 3 shallowly lobed; the stamens are 4, attached to the throat, the filaments are thick, about 8mm long, the anthers are close together, 1-chambered, and bearded; the ovary has 2 ovules in each chamber, the style is short, and the stigma is 2-lobed. The capsule is oblong, about 1.8 cm long and shiny. There are 2 seeds, which are nearly round, flattened on both sides, and have a loose seed coat. Flowering period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in coastal areas accessible by tides.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and swelling reduction. Mainly used for sores, furuncles and swellings

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the introduction to the small-flowered mouse fruit. I believe you will be able to understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of Acanthus dasyphylla, you can adjust it according to your own physical condition.