The efficacy and function of the cannon fruit

Paodan fruit is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are records of Paodan fruit in ancient Chinese medical books. Paodan fruit can treat many diseases and its effects are very comprehensive. We should make good use of it.

[Other names] Large-flowered Qingming flower, Chabaolong [Dai language], Qingming flower

[Source] Beaumontia grandiflora Wall. of the Apocynaceae family , its roots and leaves are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Yunnan.

[Chemical composition] The seeds contain beauwalloside (C ₃₀ H ₄₆ O ₈ ) and beaumontoside (C ₃₀ H ₄₆ O ₇ ).

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Removing rheumatism, dispersing blood stasis and activating blood circulation, and setting bones. Mainly used to treat fractures, lumbar muscle strain, and rheumatoid arthritis.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian, decocted in water or soaked in wine. For external use, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Paodanguo. I hope it can be of some help to you. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.