The efficacy and function of Euonymus microcarpa

Traditional Chinese medicine has always been the best choice for many people to treat diseases. It is very helpful in treating diseases and you can rest assured when choosing it. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicinal material, Euonymus microcarpa.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and stems of Euonymus microcarpa of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Euonymus microcarpa is a shrub or small tree, up to 6m tall. Branchlets have tiny tubercle-like lenticels. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 8-15mm long; leaves are ovate or elliptical, 4-7cm long, 3-4cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, nearly entire margin, 6-8 pairs of lateral veins, densely arranged and obvious. The cymes are branched one to two times, the flowers are yellow-green, 5-8mm in diameter, and 4-merous; the stamens have obvious filaments, and the pistils are sometimes degenerate and sterile. The capsule is oblate, 6-8mm in diameter; the seeds have red aril.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in valleys, plains, and riversides.

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism and strengthen muscles and bones. Mainly used for rheumatism, arthralgia, weakness of tendons and bones

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-15g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This is all we have to say about the efficacy of Euonymus microcarpa. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although the value of Euonymus microcarpa is very high, we must be cautious when eating it.